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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aaron Rodgers has officially agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million USD to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season<\/li>\n<li>The deal includes a base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD, with an additional few million available via performance incentives<\/li>\n<li>Rodgers will reunite with newly hired Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, whom he spent 13 seasons with in Green Bay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially secured their man under center for the 2026 season. After months of weighing his options and considering retirement, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year, $25 million deal to return to the Steel City. The four-time NFL MVP will be entering his 22nd professional season, bringing an end to a protracted offseason decision-making process and setting up a highly anticipated reunion with his former Green Bay Packers head coach, Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>ESPN<\/em>\u2018s Adam Schefter, Rodgers\u2019 new contract is worth up to $25 million USD, featuring a guaranteed base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD. The Steelers made their desire to retain Rodgers clear earlier this offseason by placing a rare unrestricted free agent tender on the veteran, a move that protected the franchise and guaranteed a compensatory draft pick if he signed elsewhere. Despite a couple of artificial deadlines passing without a signature, the organization\u2019s patience ultimately paid off.\n<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming campaign marks a deeply nostalgic reunion for Rodgers and McCarthy. McCarthy was hired in January to replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons. The duo previously spent 13 highly successful years together in Green Bay (2006\u20132018), capturing a Super Bowl title and establishing Rodgers as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Now, in the twilight of their respective careers, they will look to replicate that offensive magic and deliver Pittsburgh its first playoff victory in a decade.\n<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Rodgers proved he still had plenty of high-level football left in the tank. He completed 65.7% of his passes, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. His steady leadership helped propel the Steelers to a crucial 26-24 regular-season finale victory over the Baltimore Ravens, clinching the AFC North division crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>With his decision finalized, Rodgers is expected to report to the Steelers\u2019 organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday. His return provides immediate stability to a quarterback room that includes veteran Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar out of Penn State. Armed with a fortified offensive unit\u2014including offseason additions like wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.\u2014Pittsburgh is clearly pushing all its chips to the center of the table for what could be Rodgers\u2019 final ride.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721017\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jannik Sinner Breaks Novak Djokovic&#8217;s Masters 1000 Record At Italian Open\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721834\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Secures Back-to-Back MVPs After a Historic Season in OKC\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721771\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The Return of the Mac: Conor McGregor Set for Blockbuster UFC 329 Rematch Against Max Holloway\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aaron Rodgers has officially agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million USD to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season<\/li>\n<li>The deal includes a base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD, with an additional few million available via performance incentives<\/li>\n<li>Rodgers will reunite with newly hired Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, whom he spent 13 seasons with in Green Bay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially secured their man under center for the 2026 season. After months of weighing his options and considering retirement, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year, $25 million deal to return to the Steel City. The four-time NFL MVP will be entering his 22nd professional season, bringing an end to a protracted offseason decision-making process and setting up a highly anticipated reunion with his former Green Bay Packers head coach, Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>ESPN<\/em>\u2018s Adam Schefter, Rodgers\u2019 new contract is worth up to $25 million USD, featuring a guaranteed base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD. The Steelers made their desire to retain Rodgers clear earlier this offseason by placing a rare unrestricted free agent tender on the veteran, a move that protected the franchise and guaranteed a compensatory draft pick if he signed elsewhere. Despite a couple of artificial deadlines passing without a signature, the organization\u2019s patience ultimately paid off.\n<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming campaign marks a deeply nostalgic reunion for Rodgers and McCarthy. McCarthy was hired in January to replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons. The duo previously spent 13 highly successful years together in Green Bay (2006\u20132018), capturing a Super Bowl title and establishing Rodgers as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Now, in the twilight of their respective careers, they will look to replicate that offensive magic and deliver Pittsburgh its first playoff victory in a decade.\n<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Rodgers proved he still had plenty of high-level football left in the tank. He completed 65.7% of his passes, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. His steady leadership helped propel the Steelers to a crucial 26-24 regular-season finale victory over the Baltimore Ravens, clinching the AFC North division crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>With his decision finalized, Rodgers is expected to report to the Steelers\u2019 organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday. His return provides immediate stability to a quarterback room that includes veteran Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar out of Penn State. Armed with a fortified offensive unit\u2014including offseason additions like wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.\u2014Pittsburgh is clearly pushing all its chips to the center of the table for what could be Rodgers\u2019 final ride.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721017\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jannik Sinner Breaks Novak Djokovic&#8217;s Masters 1000 Record At Italian Open\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721834\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Secures Back-to-Back MVPs After a Historic Season in OKC\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721771\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The Return of the Mac: Conor McGregor Set for Blockbuster UFC 329 Rematch Against Max Holloway\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aaron Rodgers has officially agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million USD to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season<\/li>\n<li>The deal includes a base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD, with an additional few million available via performance incentives<\/li>\n<li>Rodgers will reunite with newly hired Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, whom he spent 13 seasons with in Green Bay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially secured their man under center for the 2026 season. After months of weighing his options and considering retirement, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year, $25 million deal to return to the Steel City. The four-time NFL MVP will be entering his 22nd professional season, bringing an end to a protracted offseason decision-making process and setting up a highly anticipated reunion with his former Green Bay Packers head coach, Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>ESPN<\/em>\u2018s Adam Schefter, Rodgers\u2019 new contract is worth up to $25 million USD, featuring a guaranteed base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD. The Steelers made their desire to retain Rodgers clear earlier this offseason by placing a rare unrestricted free agent tender on the veteran, a move that protected the franchise and guaranteed a compensatory draft pick if he signed elsewhere. Despite a couple of artificial deadlines passing without a signature, the organization\u2019s patience ultimately paid off.\n<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming campaign marks a deeply nostalgic reunion for Rodgers and McCarthy. McCarthy was hired in January to replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons. The duo previously spent 13 highly successful years together in Green Bay (2006\u20132018), capturing a Super Bowl title and establishing Rodgers as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Now, in the twilight of their respective careers, they will look to replicate that offensive magic and deliver Pittsburgh its first playoff victory in a decade.\n<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Rodgers proved he still had plenty of high-level football left in the tank. He completed 65.7% of his passes, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. His steady leadership helped propel the Steelers to a crucial 26-24 regular-season finale victory over the Baltimore Ravens, clinching the AFC North division crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>With his decision finalized, Rodgers is expected to report to the Steelers\u2019 organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday. His return provides immediate stability to a quarterback room that includes veteran Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar out of Penn State. Armed with a fortified offensive unit\u2014including offseason additions like wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.\u2014Pittsburgh is clearly pushing all its chips to the center of the table for what could be Rodgers\u2019 final ride.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721017\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jannik Sinner Breaks Novak Djokovic&#8217;s Masters 1000 Record At Italian Open\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721834\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Secures Back-to-Back MVPs After a Historic Season in OKC\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721771\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The Return of the Mac: Conor McGregor Set for Blockbuster UFC 329 Rematch Against Max Holloway\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NFLAaron RodgersPittsburgh Steelers\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-18T02:21:34Z\">5 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             68<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-18T02:21:34Z\">5 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-18T02:21:34Z\">5 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             68<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aaron Rodgers has officially agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million USD to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season<\/li>\n<li>The deal includes a base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD, with an additional few million available via performance incentives<\/li>\n<li>Rodgers will reunite with newly hired Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, whom he spent 13 seasons with in Green Bay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially secured their man under center for the 2026 season. After months of weighing his options and considering retirement, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year, $25 million deal to return to the Steel City. The four-time NFL MVP will be entering his 22nd professional season, bringing an end to a protracted offseason decision-making process and setting up a highly anticipated reunion with his former Green Bay Packers head coach, Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>ESPN<\/em>\u2018s Adam Schefter, Rodgers\u2019 new contract is worth up to $25 million USD, featuring a guaranteed base salary between $22 million and $23 million USD. The Steelers made their desire to retain Rodgers clear earlier this offseason by placing a rare unrestricted free agent tender on the veteran, a move that protected the franchise and guaranteed a compensatory draft pick if he signed elsewhere. Despite a couple of artificial deadlines passing without a signature, the organization\u2019s patience ultimately paid off.\n<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming campaign marks a deeply nostalgic reunion for Rodgers and McCarthy. McCarthy was hired in January to replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons. The duo previously spent 13 highly successful years together in Green Bay (2006\u20132018), capturing a Super Bowl title and establishing Rodgers as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Now, in the twilight of their respective careers, they will look to replicate that offensive magic and deliver Pittsburgh its first playoff victory in a decade.\n<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Rodgers proved he still had plenty of high-level football left in the tank. He completed 65.7% of his passes, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. His steady leadership helped propel the Steelers to a crucial 26-24 regular-season finale victory over the Baltimore Ravens, clinching the AFC North division crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>With his decision finalized, Rodgers is expected to report to the Steelers\u2019 organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday. His return provides immediate stability to a quarterback room that includes veteran Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar out of Penn State. Armed with a fortified offensive unit\u2014including offseason additions like wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.\u2014Pittsburgh is clearly pushing all its chips to the center of the table for what could be Rodgers\u2019 final ride.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NFLAaron RodgersPittsburgh Steelers\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/nfl-aaron-rodgers-1-year-25-million-usd-deal-pittsburgh-steelers-return&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F17%2Fnfl-aaron-rodgers-1-year-25-million-usd-deal-pittsburgh-steelers-return-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports 5 Hrs ago 68 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Cooper Neill\/Getty Images Sports 5 Hrs ago 68 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Aaron Rodgers has officially agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million USD to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1940832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1940832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1940832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1940832\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1940832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1940832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1940832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}