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Mike Kadlick

2 Reasons Why Aaron Rodgers Will Lead Steelers to the Playoffs in 2026, and 3 Why He Won’t

The Steelers got the answer they’d been looking for all offseason this past Saturday when Aaron Rodgers agreed to terms on a contract that will make him their quarterback for the 2026 season. The 42-year-old will reportedly sign a one-year pact with Pittsburgh that includes a base salary of $22 million and, with incentives, is worth up to $25 million. Not too shabby for the four-time MVP.

Rodgers’s decision to re-sign with Pittsburgh comes nearly four months after the team expected one from him, but nevertheless gives them an immediate starting option in a quarterback room currently manned by veterans Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as well as third-round pick Drew Allar. 

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