New Aaron Rodgers Rumors on Steelers Contract After Being 'Underpaid' Last Year amid Retirement Buzz

Free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his representatives have been in "in constant communication" with Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Omar Khan, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Fowler reported on SportsCenter that a breakthrough could happen as early as Sunday. The Steelers wrapped up their rookie minicamp on Saturday, so the absence of any other business might open the door for concrete negotiations with Rodgers.

There may still be some haggling over the 10-time Pro Bowler's overall salary number. Fowler reported his number "will be a little bit higher than" the roughly $15 million he's guaranteed if he signs the unrestricted free agent tender.

Rodgers made $13.7 million in 2025, which Fowler posited made him "a little underpaid," so that's something he could take into account for a second Steelers contract.

"It is still all systems go that he's likely to be a Steeler," Fowler said.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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