The Athletic's Michael Silver, Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis reported on March 15 it was "possible" that Rodgers could opt to retire rather than join the Steelers or New York Giants. That was at a point when the Giants were still in on Rodgers, but they pivoted by bringing in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston a short time later.

Even with the Steelers awaiting an Aaron Rodgers decision, this is where Sanders comes in. Pittsburgh lost both Wilson and Fields in free agency, and have just Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on the depth chart. The Steelers can bring in Sanders and see how he fits into their system in case they do want to trade up and draft him.

T he Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation has been the story of the offseason. The team has gone all-in on pursuing 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, with all signs pointing toward