What Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers means for their Super Bowl odds

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly back with Aaron Rodgers for one more year, and while it's good that they'll have a stable signal-caller for the next season, the question now is what exactly that means for the team's Super Bowl chances.

With Rodgers in the fold, the Steelers went 10-7 and landed at No. 1 in the AFC North for the 2025-26 run. Of course, whenever a team goes No. 1 in its division by winning 10 games, it's not ideal, but it was still a solid season.

Now, the folks in Las Vegas are reacting to Rodgers being back with the Steelers. Surprisingly, the news hasn't changed their thoughts much if at all.

New Steelers odds of winning the Super Bowl

According to research from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Steelers had +7500 Super Bowl odds both before and after signing Rodgers. So, the move did a whole lot of nothing.

But, think of it this way. If Rodgers had not signed to the Steelers for another run, their odds likely would have gone way down, so in that sense, it's a win.

According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter that broke Saturday night, Rodgers is projected to ink a one-year deal worth up to $25 million with the franchise. Schefter added that the deal is likely to "include a base salary between $22 and $23 million, with up to a few million more in incentives."

ESPN's Brooke Pryor also reported Saturday that the Steelers "remained confident and in communication" with Rodgers amid the NFL offseason before signing him.

Even if Rodgers is a bit of a polarizing figure in the NFL, there's something to be said for his talent. At 42 years old, he's still clocking solid numbers and brings a veteran, expert presence to the field that the Steelers just wouldn't have gotten anywhere else this season.