Steelers' 'Rare' Aaron Rodgers Move Could Clear Up Decision Timeline
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The Pittsburgh Steelersare still waiting on a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but the team has reportedly made a "rare" move that could clear up the four-time MVP's timeline this offseason.
"Sources: the Steelers placed the rare UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers, meaning that he can accept a 10 percent raise off last year’s salary, which would pay him about $15 million this season," ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter posted on X Tuesday morning. "As another condition of the tender, Rodgers would only be able to sign with the Steelers once training camp begins."
Sources: the Steelers placed the rare UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers, meaning that he can accept a 10 percent raise off last year’s salary, which would pay him about $15 million this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 28, 2026
As another condition of the tender, Rodgers would only be able to sign with the Steelers… pic.twitter.com/G5NABNOTgF
Schefter also included the note about Tuesday's decision that was sent to NFL teams.
"Here is the note about Aaron Rodgers that was sent to NFL teams," he wrote on X.
Here is the note about Aaron Rodgers that was sent to NFL teams: https://t.co/fc2LrDv2Ffpic.twitter.com/RRfvf3LhVL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 28, 2026
Tuesday's news means that Rodgers "remains eligible to sign with any club" for the time being, but Pittsburgh will gain leverage this summer.
With the 42-year-old's status still very much up in the air, the Steelers selected Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft to join veteran Mason Rudolph and 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard in the quarterback room.
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