The Pittsburgh Steelers officailly have a quarterback, and his name is Aaron Rodgers.
The deal is a modest one, too. For Rodgers, the base salary of the deal will be $13.65 million with $10 million guaranteed. At the very least, that means his cap charge will equal the base salary, but it could be even higher.
Rodgers will have $5.85 million in incentives he could earn through playing time and team success marks. It is unknown how likely those marks will be hit for Rodgers, but the signal-caller’s high point of the contract is $19.5 million, which would drive up his cap hit.
Rodgers had 28 touchdowns to 11 interceptions in 2024. He went just 5-12 in his starts with the Jets, and even after they acquired All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams, went just 3-8. It was a tough season for Rodgers, who also had multiple leg injuries.
The Steelers think something remains in the tank for the former four-time MVP. They zeroed in on him as their target, as a result, especially after missing on re-signing Justin Fields.
What are people saying nationally about adding Rodgers?
Skip Bayless unleashes on Steelers for bringing in ‘blame-deflecting diva’ Aaron Rodgers -- Fox News
Falcons’ Kirk Cousins Trade Market Reportedly ‘Dry’ After Aaron Rodgers Join Steelers -- Bleacher Report
Aaron Rodgers stats: What the Steelers are getting in the veteran QB -- USA Today
Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers: Why Pittsburgh is now in position to make first deep playoff run since 2016 -- CBS Sports
Winners, losers from Aaron Rodgers joining Steelers: DK Metcalf gets boost, Steelers still bad? -- CBS Sports
Steelers finally get their quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, but buyer beware -- The Athletic
NFL free agency grades: QB Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers -- ESPN
Welcome to Aaron Rodgers’s Final Chapter -- The Ringer
Aaron Rodgers was reportedly third on Steelers’ QB wish list this offseason -- FOX Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers reveal Aaron Rodgers’ number -- PennLive
Jordan Love sends message to Aaron Rodgers after signing with Steelers: ‘I’m excited for it’ -- PennLive
Steelers cornerback reveals hilarious story from Aaron Rodgers’ visit to Pittsburgh -- PennLive
Aaron Rodgers’ contract details with Pittsburgh Steelers revealed -- PennLive