Mercurial quarterback Aaron Rodgers is on his way to Pittsburgh and is expected to sign a contract to play in 2026, according to multiple sources.
On Thursday, May 7, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared the news on X. It was first reported by Pittsburgh radio station 93.7 The Fan.
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“This is not a drill. This is real. Aaron Rodgers expected to be in town tonight with the expectation of him signing this weekend,” The Fan host Adam Crowley said.
FA QB Aaron Rodgers, who is expected to visit the #Steelers Friday and this weekend, will likely play for them in 2026, sources say.
A deal is not done & there is always caution until things are signed. But Rodgers’ plan is to play for PIT & these are steps toward that end. pic.twitter.com/ZVoHTCDBdh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 7, 2026
The 42-year-old Rodgers led the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025. Pittsburgh fell 30-6 to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card playoffs.
Rodgers, a four-time MVP, played on a one-year, $13.65 million contract last season. On April 28, the Steelers placed a seldom-used unrestricted free-agent tender on Rodgers. The tender allows Rodgers to accept a 10 percent raise while giving the Steelers draft compensation if he signs elsewhere.
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