Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season. The 42-year-old signed a one-year contract worth up to $25 million.
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported that Rodgers and the Steelers reached terms on the deal. ESPN's Adam Schefter added that the contract includes a base salary between $22 million and $23 million plus incentives. The agreement remains subject to finalization and signing.
Initial reactions on X mixed excitement for Rodgers' veteran leadership and weapons with skepticism over his age and injury risks. Users highlighted the one-year deal's stability for both sides while questioning long-term impact.
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Aaron Rodgers agrees to one-year deal to return to the Steelers - Adam Schefter https://t.co/SfOZvpIEJ7
Smart move for Rodgers and the Steelers. At 42, oneyear deal with McCarthy gives him stability and Pittsburgh a veteran leader while the young QBs develop. History shows vets like this can still deliver in the right system. But Father Time don’t play. Can he stay healthy and…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, worth up to $25 million with $22 million guaranteed. Rodgers, 42, will reunite with head coach Mike McCarthy after leading the team to the AFC North title last year.
The full details of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers have come to light. The agreement includes a $22 million fully guaranteed base salary along with roster bonuses and incentives.
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Aaron Rodgers is expected to return for a 22nd NFL season in 2026 after agreeing to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time MVP is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh this weekend to finalize the deal. At age 42, he would become the oldest active player in the league next season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers sit $14,790,782 below the 2026 salary cap following the 2026 NFL Draft and the tendering of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The team tendered Rodgers for $15.105 million, consuming nearly half of its pre-draft cap space. Projections indicate upcoming signings will push the team nearly $5 million over the cap without adjustments.
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Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly predicts a 99-percent chance Aaron Rodgers returns after the team's AFC North win, amid a waiting game for OTAs on May 18. A report that the Arizona Cardinals inquired about Rodgers was quickly downplayed by team sources and coach Mike LaFleur.
Yahoo Sports analyst Nate Tice said the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation could limit an otherwise strong roster heading into the 2026 season.
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Former quarterback Joe Theismann believes Aaron Rodgers can succeed in 2026 if the Pittsburgh Steelers improve their offensive line protection. Rodgers threw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 16 games during the 2025 season. The Steelers re-signed the 42-year-old to return for another year.