Colin Cowherd Says Steelers 'Really Like' Jalen Milroe amid Aaron Rodgers Rumors

All signs point to Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the team is reportedly fixated on a quarterback in the draft.

On FS1's The Herd, Colin Cowherd reported that the Steelers "really like" Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.

"I talked to an NFL exec last night, very well-connected, and this is a keep your head on a swivel, Aaron Rodgers. I'm told the Steelers really like Jalen Milroe. Twenty-first pick, first round. So if Aaron signs with Pittsburgh, it's gonna become Kirk Cousins," Cowherd said (h/t Steelers Depot's Joe Clark). "They're taking a quarterback. If the 21st pick, Milroe's not taken, Pittsburgh is leaning now and taking him."

Milroe, who started the past two seasons for Alabama, had 2,844 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2024. While his passing numbers were somewhat average, he thrived on the ground, tallying 726 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.

Even if the Steelers sign Rodgers, taking Milroe with the 21st pick isn't a bad idea. Pittsburgh could use Milroe in certain situations, like designed quarterback runs, while allowing Rodgers to be the starter.

That would allow Milroe to learn behind one of the best quarterbacks of all time while still getting some reps as a rookie. After Rodgers retires, which will likely be soon, Milroe could replace him as the starter.

Of course, what Pittsburgh decides to do in the draft likely depends on whether Rodgers even signs with the Steelers.