Aaron Rodgers May Want ‘Out’ Clause in Steelers Contract
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to decide if he will play in 2026. Rodgers may want an unofficial agreement that lets him leave the team if he is benched and the Steelers are not doing well by midseason.Key Facts
- Aaron Rodgers is 42 years old and has not yet confirmed if he will play in 2026.
- The Steelers drafted Penn State quarterback Drew Allar as a backup plan if Rodgers retires.
- Rodgers visited Pittsburgh recently but did not sign a contract yet.
- A sports analyst suggested Rodgers may want a deal allowing him to leave if he is benched after the trade deadline.
- Such a "release clause" cannot be officially included in his contract but might be agreed on informally.
- If Rodgers is released after Week 9, other teams could claim him through waivers.
- Rodgers has been linked to only two teams this offseason: the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings.
- The Vikings may need Rodgers midseason if their current quarterbacks do not perform well.
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