Rodgers, 42, agrees new Steelers contract
Aaron Rodgers, 42, has agreed to a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, extending his NFL career into a 22nd season. The deal includes $22 million guaranteed and up to $25 million with incentives, marking a significant increase from his previous salary. Despite injuries and inconsistent team performance, Rodgers led the Steelers to their first AFC North title since 2020 last season.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $22 million guaranteed and up to $25 million with incentives.
- ▪Rodgers previously played for the Green Bay Packers, won a Super Bowl in 2011, and was named NFL MVP four times.
- ▪After a torn Achilles in 2023 with the New York Jets, Rodgers joined the Steelers and led them to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025.
- ▪Mike McCarthy, who coached Rodgers for most of his time in Green Bay, is now the Steelers' head coach.
- ▪The Steelers drafted quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard, suggesting plans for a future transition.
- ▪The Steelers drafted quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard, suggesting plans for a future transition.
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Rodgers, 42, agrees new Steelers contractImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aaron Rodgers is fourth on the all-time list for touchdown passes and fifth for passing yardsByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished28 minutes agoVeteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to reports, external - taking him into a 22nd season in the NFL.The 42-year-old had previously not confirmed whether he would keep playing, let alone whether he would return to Pittsburgh - having spent last season with the Steelers.But the 2011 Super Bowl winner, who has been named the league's Most Valuable Player four times, has committed to continuing his career.Last summer he accepted a one-year deal with Pittsburgh worth $13.65m (£10m) - one of the…
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