Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The deal includes $22 million in guaranteed money for the veteran signal-caller. Aaron Rodgers can earn up to a total of $25 million for the season through various performance-based incentives included in the contract, according to the report. The financial commitment signals Pittsburgh's intent to compete immediately with an experienced veteran presence under center.
The signing brings a former league MVP to the Steelers roster as the franchise looks to solidify the quarterback position for the upcoming campaign. This move concludes a period of high-profile speculation surrounding where the veteran would land for the next stage of his career. Rodgers joins a Pittsburgh offense that has been searching for long-term stability at the position following several seasons of transition.
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