Aaron Rodgers officially signs $13.65m deal with Pittsburgh Steelers as NFL limbo finally comes to an end
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Aaron Rodgers has finally found his new home for the 2025 season after touching down in Pittsburgh Saturday to put an end to his drawn-out NFL limbo.

The seasoned quarterback is gearing up for his 21st season in the NFL, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He solidified his return by passing his physical and officially signing a one-year contract with the team, following his separation from the New York Jets three months ago. 

Today, at the age of 41, he confirmed his commitment by arriving at the Steelers’ facilities to finalize his contract, which Adam Schefter reports is valued at $13.65 million, with a guaranteed $10 million. 

For months, the experienced player has been contemplating his future in the NFL after the Jets released him in March, while keeping the possibility of retirement in mind. 

Yet, Rodgers was captured arriving at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex Saturday morning, where he was ushered into the building. 

Aaron Rodgers officially signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday

Aaron Rodgers officially signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday 

The veteran was captured entering the Steelers' facilities after arriving in Pittsburgh

The veteran was captured entering the Steelers’ facilities after arriving in Pittsburgh 

The quarterback has put pen to paper on contract reported to be worth $13.65million

The quarterback has put pen to paper on contract reported to be worth $13.65million 

The former Super Bowl winner cut a laid back figure in a grey hoodie, black shorts and cap as he approached the door with his wired headphones still in. 

Rodgers is expected to address the media Tuesday afternoon following the team’s first minicamp practice.

Now, the four-time MVP will be able to get to work with the Steelers’ offense in time for Pittsburgh’s first game of the season on September 7 when he is expected to make his debut – against the Jets, no less.

To add to the fascinating narrative surrounding that Week 1 fixture, New York has also moved on with a new quarterback of its own in Justin Fields – who turned down a new contract in Pittsburgh and entered free agency himself at the end of last season.

Rodgers is expected to step in as the Steelers’ starter for the 2025 campaign ahead of Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, who was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft in April. 

However, not everyone in the Steel City seems happy with the turn of events in the franchise’s quarterback room. 

Many Steelers fans took to social media to slam the team over the move, while sports analyst Skip Bayless launched into a lengthy rant in a five-minute clip after the news broke. 

‘I can’t believe the Pittsburgh Bleeping Steelers just signed a washed-up, 41-year old, finger pointing, blame deflecting DIVA,’ the former FOX star captioned the video. 

Rodgers is best known for the 18 seasons he spent with the Green Bay Packers, where he won the Super Bowl in 2011.

He had been agonizing over his NFL future for months after being released by the Jets

He had been agonizing over his NFL future for months after being released by the Jets

The 41-year-old now gets to work with the Steelers' offense ahead of the 2025 season

The 41-year-old now gets to work with the Steelers’ offense ahead of the 2025 season 

Rodgers is expected to be names start over Mason Rudolph (right)  and Will Howard (left)

Rodgers is expected to be names start over Mason Rudolph (right)  and Will Howard (left)

However, the four-time MVP failed to hit his stride in a miserable two-year tenure with the Jets and eventually split with the team on March 12. 

After leaving New York, Rodgers had been linked with city rivals the Giants and the Minnesota Vikings as well as the Steelers.

It quickly became clear that Pittsburgh was the only realistic option on the table for him, before he jetted to Pennsylvania for talks with Mike Tomlin.

The Steelers coach later revealed they discussed ‘things that he values as a player and a man and what he might be looking for with his next stop.’

‘It’s been reported that he spent a day with us, and it was a really good day,’ Tomlin said.

‘I really just wanted to spend more time just getting to know him better.’

Despite that meeting reportedly being held in early March, Rodgers still took significant time to weigh up whether he should play on in the NFL for at least another year or hang up his cleats.

Last month he revealed that tragedy in his personal life, with multiple members of his inner circle said to be battling cancer, had forced him to put his decision on hold.

‘I’ve been in the weeds with these people who are close to me that have cancer,’ he told Joe Rogan on his podcast.

Rodgers did not specify who in his inner circle was battling cancer, or how many had been stricken with the disease.

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