Event Brief
Steelers place right-of-first-refusal on Aaron Rodgers
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The Steelers placed a rare right-of-first-refusal tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers after being leapfrogged in the draft.
WHO: Steelers
WHAT: Placed an uncommon right-of-first-refusal tender on QB Aaron Rodgers
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:57 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To prevent a repeat after being leapfrogged in the draft for USC receiver Makai Lemon.
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