Aaron Rodgers does not want $45 million per year as Mike Florio theorized earlier this week. However, he does want a nice payday from his new team. Mike Silver of The Athletic reports that Rodgers would like to be paid similarly to Sam Darnold, which would be right around $33 million per year.
“Rodgers, in the wake of his release by the New York Jets, is seeking an annual salary in the same general range as Darnold’s — though that’s not expected to be a major stumbling block," Silver wrote.
It is unknown if Rodgers wants one or two years, but that is probably more than the Pittsburgh Steelers would pay to Rodgers. The New York Giants reportedly have a better contract on the table.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic says Rodgers is waiting to hear back from the Vikings, which has held up the process for everyone else at this point.
“The Vikings are having discussions about what they want to do at quarterback and if they want Rodgers. Rodgers is giving them time and waiting to hear from Minnesota. The Vikings have yet to make a decision. We all wait,” Russini said.
It is unknown if Rodgers will prioritize the money or a situation he believes will be better for his chances at getting another Super Bowl. All of those things will decide where Rodgers goes, and that is with the Vikings as the favorites if they offer.
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