Aaron Rodgers lastly got here to phrases with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week after spending months doing his greatest Brett Favre impression and watching each different group within the league both signal or draft their subsequent franchise quarterback.
Rodgers will put on No. 8 and may instantly step in because the starter for a group with Tremendous Bowl aspirations, and as for the monetary aspect of issues, particulars have additionally emerged about his wage with the Steelers.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared extra details about Rodgers’ wage on Friday morning, and he’ll make as much as $19.5 million relying on how effectively he performs.
“ESPN sources: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was within the group’s coaching facility right now to signal his one-year, $13.65 million contract that features $10 million assured and has a most worth of $19.5 million. The deal consists of $5.85 million value of playtime and group efficiency incentives.”
ESPN sources: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was within the group’s coaching facility right now to signal his one-year, $13.65 million contract that features $10 million assured and has a most worth of $19.5 million. The deal consists of $5.85 million value of playtime and group efficiency… pic.twitter.com/a9DygTvufb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2025
Given what quarterbacks are making today, this contract is nothing.
Nevertheless, it ought to make sure that Pittsburgh nonetheless maintains loads of flexibility within the coming months in the event that they determine to get extra reinforcements.
Rodgers put up strong numbers with the New York Jets final season, with 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and simply 11 picks, nevertheless it didn’t inform the entire story.
He led the Jets to a disappointing 5-12 file after coming into the 12 months with championship aspirations.
Pittsburgh has an extended historical past of success than the Jets and higher infrastructure, so the hope is that Rodgers confirmed sufficient skill final season to nonetheless lead a group to rivalry in a perfect scenario.
Cash is probably going not a motivating issue for Rodgers, nevertheless it’s good that the Steelers obtained him on such an inexpensive deal.
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