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Aaron Rodgers Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers

After months of free agency speculation, the four-time MVP’s one-year contract guarantees $10 million of a $13.65 million base with incentives that could raise the total to $19.5 million.

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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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers passed his physical on Saturday and signed a one-year contract, positioning him as the Steelers’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
  • His deal guarantees $10 million of a $13.65 million base salary and includes incentives that could boost its value to $19.5 million.
  • Pittsburgh had first pursued re-signing Justin Fields and explored trading for Matthew Stafford before turning to Rodgers as its top remaining veteran option.
  • Coach Mike Tomlin maintained open communication and patience throughout Rodgers’ free agency process, keeping Mason Rudolph as backup insurance.
  • Fan and analyst reactions to the signing are mixed, with supporters lauding his leadership and skeptics pointing to his age and recent performance.