Aaron Rodgers reportedly coming to Pittsburgh, will discuss contract with Steelers

Chris Adamski TribLive Thu, May 7, 2026 • 10:57 AM

Aaron Rodgers waits on the bench before the final drive of a Dec. 28 game against the Cleveland Browns late last season at Huntington Bank Field. A four-time NFL MVP-winning quarterback, Rodgers is expected to re-join the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second season with the team. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Rodgers Watch comes to the South Side this weekend.

Aaron Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and could sign a contract with the Steelers, according to a report from 93.7 The Fan that was corroborated by the NFL Network.

A 42-year-old, four-time NFL MVP quarterback, Rodgers would be returning for a 22^nd pro season and second with the Steelers. He went 10-6 as a starter for them last season, leading the Steelers to their first AFC North title in five years — but another first-round playoff defeat.

The Steelers are conducting rookie minicamp Friday through Sunday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The practice-like portion of their spring schedule organized team activities begin May 18. Over the four weeks thereafter are OTAs and mandatory veteran minicamp.

Last year, Rodgers did not join the Steelers until minicamp. Last season was expected to be his final one, particularly after Mike Tomlin stepped down as coach in January. But the hiring of Mike McCarthy, who was Rodgers’ coach in Green Bay for 13 seasons, again ignited speculation Rodgers and the Steelers would run it back.

For the past four months, McCarthy, Steelers owner Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan described positive communication with Rodgers, but nothing seemed certain until the future Hall of Famer decided whether to return, retire or play elsewhere.

Rodgers and McCarthy teamed up with the Packers to win the February 2011 Super Bowl over the Steelers.

Last week, the Steelers tendered Rodgers a contract that protects their ability to receive draft-pick compensation should be sign elsewhere before late July, when they would then have exclusive rights to him. The tendered contract is worth approximately $15 million, but the sides could ultimately agree on any compensation number they choose.