Aaron Rodgers Needs Protection: Steelers Eye Taylor Decker

Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season is underway, and the Pittsburgh Steelers must keep him upright.

What's at stake for Aaron Rodgers?

The Steelers have Super Bowl aspirations, but these will be dashed if Rodgers suffers an injury.

Rodgers took 29 sacks last season, his lowest since 2020 with the Green Bay Packers.

Why Taylor Decker is the answer

Bleacher Report's Moe Moton suggests signing former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker as a free agent.

Decker announced his return for the 2026 season in February and showed starter-level play last season.

What are the Steelers' options?

The Steelers have a question mark at left tackle, with Broderick Jones struggling in pass protection and no timetable for his full return from a neck injury.

Troy Fautanu took reps at left tackle during the spring, but he lined up exclusively on the right side through his first two seasons.

How will Decker help the Steelers?

With Decker in the fold, the Steelers can adopt a measured approach to addressing their tackle spots and improve their run blocking.

Pittsburgh fielded one of the worst running attacks last season, and running backs Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle are expected to right the ship.

The Steelers have only $6 million in salary cap space to work with, but finding a way to add Decker would be priceless for Rodgers and company.

Decker previously had a three-year, $60 million deal with the Lions, making his signing a challenging but potentially rewarding move for the Steelers.