Aaron Rodgers signing: More details emerge on Steelers contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers waited months for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision on his NFL future. The 41-year-old quarterback officially signed his contract this past Friday.

Rodgers’ one-year, $13.65 million deal includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated revealed Monday the full details of Rodgers’ contract with the Steelers. Here are the incentives:

• $500,000 if the Steelers make the playoffs.
• $600,000 for a wild-card round win with 50% play-time in the game OR a first-round bye.
• $750,000 for a divisional round win with 50% play-time in the game.
• $1 million for AFC title game win with 50% play-time in the game.
• $1.5 million for Super Bowl win with 50% play-time in the game.
• $1.5 million for winning the AP MVP award.

That’s a lot of extra money Rodgers can make depending on the Steelers’ and his own personal success. Of course, there’s an argument to be made Pittsburgh will go as far as Rodgers can take them. Entering his 21st season, it should be interesting to see which Rodgers the Steelers get.

Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers, returning for 21st NFL season

Rodgers spent the last two years with the New York Jets after coming over from the Green Bay Packers, though his first season in New York ended on his first drive due to an Achilles injury. He threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2024, marking two straight full seasons with at least 10 picks.

But as Rodgers got healthier, his play picked up. In the final seven games of the 2024 campaign, the four-time MVP threw for 13 touchdowns and just four interceptions. His passer rating over that timeframe was 96.1.

Rodgers has the opportunity to prove he can still perform while quarterbacking one of the league’s most historic franchises. Week 1 should be a must-see event, as the Steelers travel to play Rodgers’ former team in the Jets.

Under center for New York will be Justin Fields, who started six games for the Steelers this past season. The new regime in New York didn’t want Rodgers. The Steelers did, and hope he’s the missing piece to winning their first playoff game since 2016.