In a stunning turn of events, four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is making a comeback — and it’s in black and gold. The 41-year-old quarterback has signed a one-and-a-half-year deal worth $13 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers, officially becoming their starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
The deal, finalized early Saturday morning, marks a major shift in the NFL quarterback landscape and provides a veteran presence for a Steelers team looking to return to playoff contention. Rodgers, who missed the majority of the 2023 season due to an Achilles injury and sat out 2024 amid speculation about retirement, made the announcement in a short video posted to social media.
“I’ve still got gas in the tank,” Rodgers said. “I’m ready to compete and bring everything I’ve got to Pittsburgh.”
The Steelers have been in search of consistent quarterback play since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger in 2022. With Kenny Pickett traded to the Falcons earlier this offseason and veteran backup Mitch Trubisky released, the Steelers were seen as a likely candidate to draft a QB in April. Rodgers’ signing changes that narrative entirely.
Head coach Mike Tomlin expressed excitement about the move. “Aaron brings leadership, experience, and an elite football IQ to our locker room. We’re thrilled to welcome him to Pittsburgh.”
While Rodgers’ age and recent injury history raise questions, his resume speaks for itself: 59,055 passing yards, 475 touchdowns, and a Super Bowl title with Green Bay in 2011. If healthy, he could provide the offensive spark the Steelers have lacked in recent seasons.
Rodgers’ contract runs through the 2026 midseason, giving the team flexibility depending on performance and future roster plans. Pittsburgh holds the 20th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and could still look to draft a young quarterback to develop under Rodgers’ mentorship.
Steelers fans, already buzzing with optimism, are hopeful that Rodgers can replicate the late-career success of other legends — and perhaps lead Pittsburgh to a long-awaited seventh Super Bowl title.
