Steelers Make 'Rare' Decision on Quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed a special contract offer, called a "right-of-first-refusal tender," on their quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This means they can match any offer from other teams and Rodgers can get a 10% pay raise if he stays with the Steelers for the 2026 season. Rodgers has not yet decided if he will play next year or retire.Key Facts
- Steelers owner Art Rooney II wants an answer from Aaron Rodgers before the 2026 NFL draft.
- Rodgers has not yet officially said if he will play in the 2026 season or retire.
- The Steelers selected Drew Allar, a quarterback from Penn State, in the 2026 draft as a potential future player.
- The Steelers placed a "right-of-first-refusal tender" on Rodgers, allowing them to match other teams' offers.
- This tender includes a possible 10% salary increase for Rodgers, around $15 million for the season.
- Rodgers can only sign with the Steelers once training camp starts under this tender.
- The Steelers’ decision gives Rodgers time to decide about his playing future.
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