After much debate, quarterback Aaron Rodgers re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract on May 18.
The move came after much speculation about what the 42-year-old quarterback who previously played for the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets would do as one of the NFL’s oldest players.
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Here’s a breakdown of Rodgers’ new Steelers contract and career.
How long is Aaron Rodgers’ contract good for?
Rodgers signed a one-year contract with the Steelers on May 18, according to a release from the team.
His 2025 contract with the team was also good for one year.
How much is Aaron Rodgers’ contract worth?
According to USA TODAY, reports from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter and others placed the total value of Rodgers’ contract at $25 million. The quarterback’s contract comes with a base salary of just over $15 million, according to Spotrac, and is worth up to $25 million with incentives.
Last year, his contract was worth $13 million.
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Aaron Rodgers played football at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, California from 1998 to 2001. During his junior and senior seasons as starting quarterback, Rodgers amassed 4,419 passing yards while helping the Vikings to a 17-7 mark.
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Aaron Rodgers played football at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, California from 1998 to 2001. During his junior and senior seasons as starting quarterback, Rodgers amassed 4,419 passing yards while helping the Vikings to a 17-7 mark.
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California Golden Bears quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to throw against USC at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Oct. 9, 2004.
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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, drafted 24th overall by the Green Bay Packers, poses with family and friends during the 2005 NFL Draft at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on April 23, 2005.
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Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers’ first round pick in the 2005 NFL draft, is introduced by GM Ted Thompson on April 24, 2005.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on Nov. 29, 2007.
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Aaron Rodgers reacts after he threw a 7-yard touchdown to John Kuhn in the third quarter of the 2010 NFC divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Jan. 15, 2011. Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and ran for a third in the Packers’ 48-21 win.
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Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist in the air celebrating the 2010 NFC championship game victory over the Chicago Bears on Jan. 23, 2011 at Soldier Field.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell presents the Super Bowl MVP trophy to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at a news conference on Feb. 7, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. The Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 to win Super Bowl 45.
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Aaron Rodgers celebrates the Super Bowl 45 title with Green Bay Packer fans during a Return to Titletown Celebration on Feb. 8, 2011 at Lambeau Field.
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President Barack Obama receives a jersey from quarterback Aaron Rodgers (L) of the Green Bay Packers during a reception for the National Football League Super Bowl XLV champions on the south lawn of the White House on Aug. 12, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The Packers, lead by head coach Mike McCarthy, finished the 2010 season with a winning record of 10-6, and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 to win the championship.
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Aaron Rodgers leaves the field following the Green Bay Packers’ 21-13 win against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on Dec. 4, 2016.
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Aaron Rodgers looks for an open receiver during the Green Bay Packers’ game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers won the game, 35-31.
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Aaron Rodgers plays during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course on Feb. 8, 2018.
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Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers look on during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs between the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 17, 2019. Rodgers has an ownership stake in the NBA team.
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Aaron Rodgers is shown with back up quarterbacks Tim Boyle (left) and Jordan Love during the team’s training camp in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Aug. 24, 2020.
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Aaron Rodgers served as guest host of “Jeopardy!” for two weeks from April 6-15, 2021.
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Aaron Rodgers celebrates his rushing touchdown during a 24-14 win against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Aaron Rodgers stand arm in arm late in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win against the Washington Football Team on Oct. 24, 2021, at Lambeau Field
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is lifted up by guard Lucas Patrick after breaking Brett Favre’s franchise record for touchdown passes during a Christmas Day 2021 game against the Cleveland Browns.
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Aaron Rodgers walks off the field with teammate Randall Cobb following a season-ending loss to the Detroit Lions on Jan, 8, 2023 at Lambeau Field.
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Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets prior to the 2023 season after spending the first 18 years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is injured after a sack by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd during his first drive with the Jets on Sept. 11, 2023.
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Aaron Rodgers looks on from the sideline during the New York Jets’ 30-0 loss against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) signs a fan’s helmet before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 15, 2024.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) high-five each other as they walks off the field after a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 15, 2024.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws his 500th career touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 5, 2025.
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The ball used by New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers for his 500th touchdown pass is seen on the sideline during the second quarter of the Jets game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 5, 2025.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) walks off the field with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after a win against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 5, 2025.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers fumbles as he is hit by the Houston Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. The Texans’ Sheldon Rankins (90) returned the fumble for a touchdown as Houston went on to a 30-6 wild-card playoff win at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 12, 2026.
How many games did Rodgers play in with the Steelers in 2025?
Rodgers started all 16 games he appeared in during the 2025 season, according to a press release from the Steelers. He missed on game because of an injury.
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What were Rodgers’ stats during the 2025 season with the Steelers?
Rodgers completed 327 of 498 passes for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions with the Steelers in 2025.
He was voted the team’s offensive captain.
What were Rodgers’ career stats?
Rodgers has appeared in 264 games and started in 257, according to the Steelers, completing 5,696 of 8,743 passes for 66,274 yards and 527 touchdowns.
He ranks in the Top 10 all-time in all major passing categories, and he’s ranked fourth all-time in the NFL with 527 passing touchdowns and fifth all-time in passing yards with 66,274. His at 1.4% career interception percentage is the lowest in NFL history among players who have 1,500-plus passing attempts, and he is fifth in career pass completions with 5,696. He’s tied with Lamar Jackson for the highest ever career passing rating by a qualified quarterback at 102.2.
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In the history of the NFL, Rodgers is the only quarterback to have at least 55,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards. He’s also the only quarterback with 500 or more passes of 25 yards or more and 100-plus runs of 10 yards or more since 1994.
What titles and awards has Rodgers earned?
Over the course of his career, Rodgers has earned a number of titles and accolades.
He joins Peyton Manning as the two only payers to win the Associated Press Most Valuable Player four or more times, an award Rodgers has won four times and Manning won five.
Over the course of his career, Rodgers was chosen as the First-Team Associated Press All-Pro four times and Second-Team AP All-Pro once, and is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. He was also the MVP of Super Bowl XLV.
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Finch Walker is the Pittsburgh Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Walker at FWalker@usatodayco.com. Instagram: @finchwalker_. X: @_finchwalker.
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