By: @OOSSports
The Pittsburgh Steelers have nearly their entire 2026 rookie class under contract, but one notable name remains unsigned.
Drew Allar, Pittsburgh’s third-round pick and one of the most important developmental players in the organization, has not yet finalized his rookie deal. WPXI’s Chris Ward reported the update, noting that Allar is the only member of the Steelers’ 10-player draft class still without a signed contract.
That may seem concerning at first. In reality, it looks far more procedural than problematic.
Allar has already taken part in Pittsburgh’s offseason program. That includes rookie minicamp, OTAs, and mandatory minicamp. His full participation matters because it shows both sides are operating normally. This is not a holdout. This is not a standoff. This is a third-round rookie contract still moving through the final stages before training camp.
The Steelers have recent precedent for this type of timeline. Joey Porter Jr. did not sign his rookie contract until July 25, 2023, just one day before players reported for training camp. That situation did not become a major issue, and Porter quickly became an important piece of Pittsburgh’s defense.
Allar’s case appears to be following a similar path.
The bigger story is not the paperwork. It is what Allar represents.
At 6-foot-5 and 228 pounds, Allar gives the Steelers one of the most physically gifted quarterback prospects they have added in years. His arm strength, size, and developmental upside made him a logical swing for a franchise still searching for its long-term answer at the position.
Allar’s 2024 season at Penn State showed why Pittsburgh invested a top-100 pick in him. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention after throwing for 3,327 yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Those numbers came with flashes of poise, vertical passing ability, and improved decision-making.
For the Steelers, the priority is simple. They need Allar learning the offense, adjusting to NFL speed, and getting comfortable before training camp. The exact signing date matters less than his development.
The current CBA also heavily shapes rookie contracts for third-round picks. Negotiations usually center on bonus structure, payment timing, and guarantee language rather than dramatic financial gaps. That is why Allar’s unsigned status should not be treated like a major red flag.
If anything, the situation reinforces how closely Pittsburgh’s future is tied to his growth. The Steelers are not drafting Allar for one offseason headline. They are betting on traits, patience, and quarterback development.
Allar may be the final unsigned rookie in Pittsburgh’s class, but his most important work has already started.
The contract should come. The real question is whether the Steelers can turn his tools into their next long-term answer at quarterback.
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