The Pittsburgh Steelers’ contract drama with rookie quarterback Drew Allar just ratcheted up big time, and the Steel City is looking a little lost right now. While other teams are getting their rookie QBs signed and ready for camp, the Steelers are still stuck in a stalemate, with training camp literally just days away.
The Clock is Ticking and Other QBs Are Cashing In
This isn’t just a minor blip. Two more NFL teams have reached deals with their rookie quarterbacks, making Allar’s situation even more isolated. First up, the Arizona Cardinals got their third-round pick, Carson Beck, locked down with a rookie deal. Then, to twist the knife, the Las Vegas Raiders officially signed the No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, to his rookie contract. Seriously, everyone else is moving on.
What’s the Holdup With Allar and His Development?
So, where does that leave the Steelers? Out of all the teams that drafted rookie quarterbacks, it’s now only Pittsburgh with Allar and the Los Angeles Rams with Ty Simpson who still have unsigned rookies. Allar, picked 76th overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, is apparently hung up on some key details: guaranteed money, the timeline for his signing bonus payout, and even some offset language. Rookie holdouts are super rare, and it feels like this should have been done already, especially with Beck and Mendoza signing their deals. But the bigger issue? Allar literally can’t participate in training camp without a contract. That’s a huge detriment to his early development, and that’s something the Steelers absolutely cannot afford.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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