Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has officially signed his one-year contract to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season, according to @RapSheet. The deal is worth up to $25 million and includes $22 million in fully guaranteed money, finalizing the veteran's return to the team.
The signing marks the start of Rodgers' 22nd NFL season and his second campaign in Pittsburgh. The 42-year-old signal-caller is coming off a 2025 season in which he led the Steelers to an AFC North division title, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. By signing the deal today, Rodgers officially ends the uncertainty regarding his status for the upcoming year.
A significant factor in the move is Rodgers' reunion with head coach Mike McCarthy. The Steelers hired McCarthy earlier this offseason to replace Mike Tomlin, bringing together the duo that spent 13 seasons together with the Green Bay Packers and won Super Bowl XLV. Rodgers had previously indicated that the hiring of McCarthy was a primary motivation for his return to the field.
With the contract finalized, Rodgers is expected to be present for the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp. The Steelers are looking to build on their division title and make a deep playoff run with the future Hall of Famer at the helm.
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