Aaron Rodgers Likely to Play for Steelers After Tender
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- Aaron Rodgers is expected to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend and is likely to play for them this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Pittsburgh Steelers have placed a UFA tender on Rodgers, guaranteeing a compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere and giving them exclusive negotiating rights if he doesn't sign by July 22 or training camp start.
- Art Rooney II said he remains confident Rodgers will be the team's quarterback in 2026 and believes the uncertainty will be resolved soon, despite earlier expectations of a draft‑deadline answer that didn't materialize.
- Omar Khan said conversations with Rodgers have been positive and the team is not imposing a deadline, echoing coach Mike McCarthy’s stance.
- Rodgers would receive a 10% raise to roughly $15 million this season if he signs the tender, after posting a 65.7% completion rate with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2025.
Why it matters: The Steelers lock in a veteran quarterback and a potential compensatory draft pick, while Rodgers secures a $15 million deal; rival teams lose a chance to acquire him, affecting the 2026 quarterback market.
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