Aaron Rodgers Joins Steelers on One-Year Deal

Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP and former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers just before their mandatory minicamp. At 41, Rodgers is expected to take the starting role ahead of Mason Rudolph and other backups, as the Steelers seek stability at quarterback after several seasons of rotation. Both head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith played influential roles in attracting Rodgers to Pittsburgh. Despite questions about his age and recent performance, the signing is viewed as Rodgers' chance to finish his career with a playoff-contending team, evoking comparisons to Brett Favre's late-career run with the Vikings. The Steelers' Super Bowl odds remained largely unchanged after the signing, reflecting measured expectations. Rodgers' first game as a Steeler is set to be a highly anticipated Week 1 matchup against his former team, the New York Jets.