How much is Aaron Rodgers' new contract with the Steelers? Details
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 BayPackers and New York Jets would do as one of the NFL's oldest players.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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