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Steelers place UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers for compensatory protection amid re-signing talks
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The Pittsburgh Steelers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers on April 28, 2026, a rare precautionary move to secure a potential 2027 compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere, while emphasizing it won't hinder ongoing negotiations for his return. Head coach Mike McCarthy and owner Art Rooney II downplayed its impact, expecting a deal soon in the latest chapter of Rodgers' uncertain future with the team.