Speculation surrounding the second yr of the Steelers-Aaron Rodgers<\/strong> partnership could be put to rest. A deal is indeed in place between team and player.<\/p>\n <\/a>Rodgers has agreed to a different one-year Pittsburgh contract, as first reported by NFL Network\u2019s Tom Pelissero<\/a>. Rodgers has long been expected to suit up for the 2026 season. He’ll achieve this and reunite with head coach\u00a0Mike McCarthy <\/strong>in the method while delaying retirement over again.<\/p>\n This pact has a base value between $22MM and $23MM, per ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>. It could possibly max out at $25MM via incentives. Pelissero notes<\/a> $22MM is guaranteed. Last yr, Rodgers collected $10MM guaranteed and over $14MM in total, so this latest deal actually marks a substantial raise.<\/p>\n McCarthy \u2013 who took over following\u00a0Mike Tomlin<\/strong>\u2018s resignation \u2013 remained in constant communication with Rodgers in recent months. That helped fuel the idea a reunion between the 2 could be forthcoming, although no firm commitments were known to be made by the four-time MVP. Ultimately, the anticipated end result has emerged. Pelissero adds<\/a>, to no surprise, Rodgers is about to participate in the beginning of organized team activities on Monday.<\/p>\n OTAs represented the newest artificial deadline for an agreement on this case. The Steelers hoped to avoid a lengthy waiting period on the Rodgers front after one took place in 2025. Because the draft got here and went, uncertainty continued to loom with respect to Pittsburgh\u2019s quarterback outlook.\u00a0Drew Allar <\/strong>was added within the third round of the event, but he’ll spend the approaching campaign as a developmental passer. Veteran Mason Rudolph <\/strong>and 2025 sixth-rounder Will Howard<\/strong> are also within the fold.<\/p>\n Within the event a Rodgers agreement fell through, Rudolph and Howard were set to interact in a training camp competition with Pittsburgh not searching for an outdoor addition. The newest update on that front confirmed, nevertheless, that each passers were expected to occupy depth roles in 2026. Not long after receiving the rarely-used UFA tender, Rodgers is indeed in the combination. The longer term Hall of Famer was seen in Pittsburgh today with some members of the Steelers, and he’ll spend the approaching months preparing for his twenty second NFL season.<\/p>\n A visit from earlier this month suggested an agreement was imminent, even though it was only Rogers\u2019 agent who spoke with the Steelers at the moment. Funds weren’t seen as a difficulty regarding a second arrangement between the parties, something which has proven to be true. An otherwise low-cost Pittsburgh quarterback room will little doubt proceed to face questions regarding the longer term because the 2026 season plays out, but there can be stability atop the depth chart.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Rodgers made 16 appearances through the yr in 2025 and likewise played in Pittsburgh\u2019s wild-card loss. His statistical output over that span fell in need of his peak years but offered Pittsburgh with a high floor in QB play, especially relative to the team\u2019s other post-Ben Roethlisberger\u00a0<\/strong>passers. Expectations will must be tempered as Rodgers approaches his age-42 campaign, however the Steelers have made several notable offseason additions on offense. Improved play with those latest faces, and a revamped staff led by McCarthy, could see the Steelers end their drought (2016-present) for playoff victories.<\/p>\n