US EditionInsider floats absurd Aaron Rodgers contract for Pittsburgh Steelers
- Four-Time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, a 41-year-old quarterback who spent the last two seasons with the Jets, met with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March 2025 for six hours but left without a deal, leaving his NFL future uncertain.
- The Steelers, needing a proven quarterback and having limited options, have been patiently waiting for Rodgers, even sacrificing opportunities with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson.
- ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers are "in the dark right now" regarding Rodgers' plans, with nobody knowing for sure what his game plan is, and some believing he may not play this year.
- Despite Rodgers stating he would take time to decide whether to keep playing or retire, Schefter speculates Rodgers may be leaning towards retirement and is not convinced he wants to play in 2025, though he doesn't want to speak for him.
- While Mike Florio initially suggested Rodgers could command up to $45 million per year, the Steelers have contract parameters set for a one-year deal, though the exact number is unknown, and it's speculated that it will be a two-year deal worth $70 million with incentives.
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Insider floats absurd Aaron Rodgers contract for Pittsburgh Steelers
At the start of free agency, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk floated that Aaron Rodgers could command up to $45 million per year. While that does not seem like it is happening, at least from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers could still command a hefty contract.
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