Steelers Place UFA Tender on Aaron Rodgers Sport By lines April 29, 2026 The Pittsburgh Steelers placed an unrestricted free-agent tender on Aaron Rodgers Monday. The tender lets Pittsburgh match any contract offer Rodgers receives from another club. Aaron Rodgers has not yet committed to playing the 2026 NFL season. How The UFA Tender Works For Aaron Rodgers The UFA tender entitles Aaron Rodgers to a 10 percent raise on his 2025 salary. Aaron Rodgers earned $13.65 million from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. The tender pushes the 2026 salary to roughly $15 million if Rodgers signs. Aaron Rodgers turns 43 in December and remains a four-time NFL MVP. General manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike McCarthy expect Aaron Rodgers to return to Pittsburgh. Aaron Rodgers signed his original Steelers deal as a one-year contract before the 2025 NFL season. The Pittsburgh Steelers also drafted Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round. The Steelers room now includes Drew Allar, Mason Rudolph, and Will Howard. Aaron Rodgers may signal his decision before May 28 to avoid skipping minicamp. Related Sports Coverage Nussmeier to Chiefs, Murdock Closes 2026 NFL DraftMore Sports Coverage on Lines.com Sources: NFL.com, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Washington Post, April 28, 2026.
