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not many QB needy teams out there, but one of the most respected franchises out there is one of them, so that's the landing spot that immediately popped into my head

Newsweek
Aug 09, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT
Updated Aug 09, 2025 at 10:08 AM EDT
Will Howard is currently on the roster after being selected in the 6th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He could be in line to be a future starter, but Manning has become one of the top buzz conversations in sports. He is set to be the full-time starter for the Longhorns in 2025 for the first time.
Being the nephew of NFL legends Peyton Manning and Eli Manning has brought a lot of attention to him. Many believe that he is a future No. 1 overall pick.

That is exactly what Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports has suggested.
"With an aging roster (particularly on defense), that would likely result in a poor record, thus creating the avenue for the Steelers to land Manning. In this scenario, they can truly begin building around a young quarterback instead of the one-year veteran experiments they've conducted over the last few years."

Obviously, it's a bit early to discuss Manning as if he's already a franchise-caliber quarterback. He still has a lot to prove at the college level.
That being said, if Manning lives up to the hype and reaches the ceiling that has been suggested for him, he has superstar potential. Pittsburgh would be a team that would likely have interest, as would any other team that needs a quarterback.
Expect to continue hearing connections between NFL teams and Manning. For now, the Steelers are worth keeping an eye on.