With Drake Maye at quarterback, the New England Patriots have their franchise guy in the building. However, they also have another enticing quarterback on their roster, and he's been drawing interest around the league.
Patriots backup quarterback Joe Milton III has been connected to various different teams in trades throughout the offseason and since the Patriots have expressed their willingness to trade him. But one team stands out as needing Milton's services more than the others.
In an article from Jonathan Vankin of heavy.com, the Pittsburgh Steelers were named as the team that might trade for Milton. The basis for this speculation is warranted, as the Steelers are still looking for their starter in 2025 and into the future.
Mason Rudolph and Skyler Thompson are the only quarterbacks on the roster, leading to an obvious need. The Steelers have been pursuing Aaron Rodgers, but he's been reluctant to get a deal done, levying the Minnesota Vikings as a possible destination. A rumor also started that he might retire.
With the possibility of Rodgers up in the air, Vankin laid out the argument for Milton to be the Steelers' best target. Milton is a very affordable contract, just $4.2 million total. He's also not just a rental, as he's under contract for three more seasons.
Milton wouldn't take the Steelers out of Rodgers either, as they could still sign the veteran quarterback and let Milton sit for a year as the backup. The situation in Pittsburgh is dire, and Milton could be the answer the Steelers are looking for.
As Milton likely won't cost a ton to trade for or have on the roster, the Steelers could easily make it work. The Patriots have been trying to move Milton, and this would be a great fit for everyone involved.
