Rodgers, 42, agrees new Steelers contract

Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to reports, external - taking him into a 22nd season in the NFL.

The 42-year-old had previously not confirmed whether he would keep playing, let alone whether he would return to Pittsburgh - having spent last season with the Steelers.

But the 2011 Super Bowl winner, who has been named the league's Most Valuable Player four times, has committed to continuing his career.

Last summer he accepted a one-year deal with Pittsburgh worth $13.65m (£10m) - one of the NFL's lowest annual salaries among starting quarterbacks.

But Rodgers' new contract is said to be worth a guaranteed $22m (£16.5m), and up to $25m (£18.8m) in incentives.

Rodgers helped the Steelers reach last season's play-offs, before coach Mike Tomlin chose to bring his 19-year tenure to an end.

Tomlin was replaced by Mike McCarthy, who was head coach for most of Rodgers' 18-year stint with the Green Bay Packers, and they won a Super Bowl together.

After leaving the Packers for the New York Jets in 2023, Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles on his debut - ruling him out for the rest of the season. He was then released after a disappointing second season in New York.

Rodgers is not as mobile as he used to be and missed one game for Pittsburgh in 2025 because of a broken wrist.

But, despite an inconsistent season by the Steelers, he managed to steer them to a 10-7 record and their first AFC North title since 2020, before being outclassed by the Houston Texans in the post-season.

With his future still unclear, Pittsburgh added a quarterback in the NFL Draft in April, selecting Drew Allar in the third round, and the Steelers may look to develop him, or 2025 draft pick Will Howard, to be Rodgers' potential successor.