3 big takeaways from the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers agreeing to terms on a new contract
After another round of offseason drama, Aaron Rodgers is re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers and he got a huge raise.
On Saturday, the news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers had agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $25 million, including incentives and $22 million guaranteed. The team is set to hit the ground running with OTAs on Monday and the team should have all four quarterbacks available. Here are our three big takeaways from the news.
That's a lot of money Last season, Rodgers had $10 million in guaranteed money with a total value just north of $13 million. That's quite a raise for a 43-year-old quarterback coming off a season where he averaged just 207. 6 yards passing per game in 2025 and got blown out in a first-round playoff loss.
Time to trade Mason Rudolph We expect the Steelers to keep veteran Mason Rudolph around for a while as insurance against injury but out of respect to a guy who has been nothing but a professional during his career, the team should trade or release him and give him a fair shot to find a new team. Is the offense better? There's been a lot of talk about how much the Steelers offense has improved with the offseason additions but the season still depends 100 percent on the shoulders of Rodgers.
There was a time when a player like Rodgers would elevate the play of his teammates but at this point in his career, he needs players to elevate him. , This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: 3 big takeaways from the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers agreeing to terms on a new contract