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Aaron Rodgers Joins Steelers on One-Year, $13.65M Deal

The incentive structure ties payouts to playoff achievements plus individual milestones, reducing upfront costs to help Rodgers integrate into Steelers culture.

Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on as head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets embrace after the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts as he throws a pass as he warms up prior to an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $10 million guaranteed.
  • The deal can reach $19.5 million thanks to a $5.85 million bonus pool linked to playoff wins and league awards.
  • Pittsburgh initially pursued trades for Matthew Stafford and sought to re-sign Justin Fields before securing Rodgers’s commitment.
  • Rodgers has begun team bonding by attending Cam Heyward’s charity golf event and reporting for mandatory minicamp.
  • Coach Mike Tomlin expects Rodgers to lead a revitalized offense and push the Steelers toward a deeper playoff run.