Aaron Rodgers Signs with Pittsburgh Steelers on One-Year Deal for $13.65 Million

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers ended his long-running free agency saga by signing a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million. Rodgers will hold a press conference on Tuesday after minicamp practice.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has finally ended his free agency saga by signing a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Steelers. The deal, which includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million, was announced on June 5, 2025. Rodgers will hold a press conference after minicamp practice on Tuesday [1].

The contract is heavily incentive-laden, with $5.85 million in playtime and team performance bonuses. This structure aligns with Rodgers' preference for a deal that isn't solely about the money. He previously stated that he would play for $10 million, and the base salary reflects this sentiment [2].

Rodgers, who will turn 42 next season, brings a wealth of experience to the Steelers. He is a four-time NFL MVP and has led the league in passer rating multiple times. His last two seasons with the New York Jets were tumultuous, with a season-ending Achilles injury in 2023 and a 5-12 record in 2024. However, Rodgers remains optimistic about his ability to contribute at a high level [3].

The Steelers are hoping that Rodgers can help them return to the playoffs for a third straight year and win their first postseason game since 2016. Pittsburgh finished the 2024 season with a 10-7 record and lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC wild-card round. The team will be one of the first to face Rodgers' former team, the Green Bay Packers, on October 26 [4].

Rodgers' signing is a significant move for the Steelers, who had been searching for an experienced quarterback following the departure of Justin Fields. The team is one of the best organizations in all pro sports but has been searching for their first AFC championship since 2010 and Super Bowl since 2008 [5].

References:
[1] https://www.pennlive.com/steelers/2025/06/potential-aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-contract-details-revealed.html
[2] https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/steelers/2025/06/05/aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-contract/81796322007/
[3] https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/06/05/aaron-rodgers-to-sign-with-pittsburgh-steelers-will-face-packers-in-2025/82406657007/
[4] https://sports.yahoo.com/article/qb-aaron-rodgers-signs-pittsburgh-230454762.html
[5] https://www.si.com/nfl/aaron-rodgers-contract-details-with-steelers-released