Overview
- Rodgers finalized a one-year, roughly $13.7 million deal on June 7 to become the Steelers’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
- He revealed on August 5 that his 20-year-old sister-in-law, Mia, influenced his move to Pittsburgh, joking he “was taking orders” from her.
- Emphasizing he’d already “made a ton of money,” Rodgers said he prioritized soul-fulfilling motivations over pay in negotiating a team-friendly agreement.
- During his first Steelers press conference on June 10, Rodgers confirmed his private marriage, tying personal milestones to his career decisions.
- The veteran four-time MVP’s incentive-laden, single-season pact reflects both his farewell-campaign intent and the Steelers’ cautious strategy after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.