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Aaron Rodgers Signs One-Year Deal to Lead Steelers’ Offense

Rodgers passed his physical Saturday before joining mandatory minicamp as No. 8 to address reporters Tuesday after working with coach Mike Tomlin’s staff on offensive adjustments.

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Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) gestures towards the Miami Dolphins bench during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aaron Rodgers #12 and Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers walk onto the field prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field on November 17, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract worth $13.65 million with $10 million guaranteed and up to $19.5 million in incentives.
  • He arrived at Pittsburgh’s training complex on Saturday, passed his physical and is expected to start as the Steelers’ quarterback for the 2025 season.
  • Pittsburgh pursued Justin Fields and a trade for Matthew Stafford before turning to Rodgers as its third-choice option.
  • Coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have been on the phone with Rodgers to tweak the team’s scheme around his skill set.
  • Rodgers will participate in the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp this week and address the media following Tuesday’s first practice.