NFL insider Adam Schefter recently listed the Pittsburgh Steelers as a potential trade destination for two high-profile quarterbacks: Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa .
"There certainly are expected to be a handful of teams in the market for new quarterbacks. In addition to the Dolphins and Cardinals , the list could include the New York Jets , Atlanta Falcons , Cleveland Browns , Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings ," Schefter wrote.
Murray, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, appears to be on uncertain footing in Arizona , making a trade increasingly realistic. A true dual-threat quarterback, Murray has accumulated over 20,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards in his career, offering a dynamic skill set that would immediately change the complexion of Pittsburgh's offense.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Tagovailoa, selected fifth overall one year later, experienced a roller-coaster tenure in Miami. Despite stretches of high-level play, his time with the Dolphins may have reached a breaking point after he was benched late last season—an outcome that could signal the end of his run in South Florida.
Once again, the Steelers enter the 2026 offseason with uncertainty at the quarterback position. Many believe Aaron Rodgers could return for another season, particularly after Pittsburgh hired his former coach Mike McCarthy . Still, Rodgers will turn 43 next season and has yet to clarify his plans, leaving the long-term outlook unresolved.
Sixth-round pick Will Howard continues to draw support from a portion of the fanbase eager to see him get an opportunity. However, he has yet to take a regular-season snap for Pittsburgh, and history suggests late-round quarterbacks are rarely viewed as true franchise answers.
Since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger , the Steelers' quarterback situation has bordered on chaotic. The team attempted to draft and develop Kenny Pickett , a short-lived and ultimately unsuccessful experiment that ended after two seasons. That was followed by brief stints with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields , neither of whom did enough to solidify themselves as long-term solutions.
Most recently, Rodgers showed he still has something left in the tank, but even if he chooses to run it back one final time, questions remain about the realistic long-term outlook.
For that reason, the possibility of a trade for either Murray or Tagovailoa looms as an intriguing option—each offering a different path forward for a franchise still searching for stability under center.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Named Potential Trade Destination for 2 QBs
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