Steelers Sign Aaron Rodgers One-Year $13.85M Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract worth $13.85 million, including $10 million guaranteed, after months of speculation and a deal that was largely agreed upon by mid-March. Rodgers' signing came after the Steelers lost both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, with Fields joining the New York Jets and Wilson moving to the New York Giants. The Steelers' management had strong confidence in Rodgers' commitment following his visit in March, and the signing was quietly finalized early June, allowing Rodgers to quickly integrate into the team's playbook. Rodgers' contract is considered a bargain compared to other top quarterbacks, potentially allowing the Steelers to allocate cap space to other key players like T.J. Watt or acquiring additional offensive weapons. Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson expressed confidence that Rodgers will respect head coach Mike Tomlin’s leadership and not cause disruptions, noting Rodgers' diminished leverage and motivation to succeed in Pittsburgh. Despite a challenging 2024 season with the Jets, the Steelers believe Rodgers still has the ability to contribute significantly and are poised to support him with potential roster enhancements.