Rodgers' continued hesitance to commit to an NFL team next season could potentially increase the odds that the Steelers use the No. 21 pick on Sanders should he slip past other candidates like the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders and fall deeper into the first round.

I assure you we’ll have four when we get to [training camp at] Latrobe.” Shortly after Khan's statement, he and head coach Mike Tomlin were asked if the uncertainty about Aaron Rodgers's plans for the 2025 season has an impact on the team's plans.