ESPN reports that Aaron Rodgers has committed to continuing his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, with plans to sign a one-year contract valued at up to $25 million, according to Saturday night reports.
The network indicates he will earn between $22 million and $23 million in guaranteed base compensation, with performance bonuses potentially bringing the total package to $25 million.
The report states that Rodgers is anticipated to attend Pittsburgh’s organized team activities session on Monday.
The 42-year-old quarterback has spent time in Pittsburgh during recent weeks, and throughout much of the offseason there was widespread expectation that he would ultimately decide to continue with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh’s decision to bring in Mike McCarthy as head coach was considered a major influence in Rodgers’ choice. The two worked together during McCarthy’s tenure leading the Green Bay Packers from 2006-18, when Rodgers helped guide the team to victory in the 2010 season Super Bowl.
The veteran signal-caller, who has earned MVP honors four times, will be beginning his 21st season in the NFL. He has been selected for the Pro Bowl on 10 occasions.
During the previous season with Pittsburgh, Rodgers posted a completion percentage of 65.7% while throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
In NFL history, Rodgers holds the fifth position for career passing yards with 66,274 and ranks fourth in touchdown passes with 527. His career total of 123 interceptions gives him a 1.4 interception percentage, which stands as the league’s all-time best mark.
Rodgers spent 18 seasons playing for the Packers and two years with the New York Jets before joining the Steelers last season.
Pittsburgh’s current quarterback depth chart also includes veteran Mason Rudolph, second-year player Will Howard and 2026 third-round selection Drew Allar.
