While some wanted to see Minnesota sign Rodgers, the team opted to go in a different direction. Instead of bringing in the 41-year-old signal caller, the Vikings decided to roll with second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy and hand the keys to the franchise over to the former Michigan standout.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled to have secured Aaron Rodgers, even if it's only on a one-year rental deal. While the move was expected, Rodgers didn't make his decision about continuing his NFL career until June.

The numbers are in. And, to no surprise, quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t be playing for only $10 million this year. Even though he said he would. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it’s a one-year deal with a maximum value of $19.5 million. The base amount is $13.65 million, with $10 million guaranteed.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers joining forces has brought a strong reaction from his former teammate.

Booger McFarland explains why Aaron Rodgers is likely to experience a roster downgrade after moving from the Jets to the Steelers.

“I don’t even really have a reaction, just respect ,” Harbaugh said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “Respect for the Steelers, obviously, respect of the team that they have, the coaches that they have, head coach — coach [Mike] Tomlin. And, obviously, we’ve always respected Aaron Rodgers as a quarterback. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback.

While the Steelers have Aaron Rodgers locked up for 2025, could Anthony Richardson start in 2026? This ESPN analyst believes it's possible.

Now with Rodgers heading to the Steelers, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell gave a little peek behind the conversations with the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer in the offseason. A