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Aaron Rodgers Signs One-Year $19.5 Million Deal to Be Steelers’ Starting Quarterback

Conversations with coach Mike Tomlin convinced him to join the Steelers after resolving personal matters.

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Overview

  • Rodgers officially joined Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp after inking a one-year contract worth up to $19.5 million.
  • He said the move was “best for my soul,” contrasting his new approach with past ego-driven decisions and noting improved personal stability.
  • Rodgers acknowledged talks with other teams but insisted that his exchanges with Mike Tomlin left him no choice but to play in Pittsburgh.
  • Mike Tomlin confirmed there will be no quarterback competition, cementing Rodgers as the clear starter for training camp.
  • At 41, Rodgers brings veteran leadership to a franchise seeking its first playoff win since 2016.