Overview
- The Steelers placed an unrestricted free-agent right-of-first-refusal tender on Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday, setting a one-year offer of about $15 million that reflects a 10% raise from 2025.
- An NFL notice to teams says Rodgers may sign anywhere before July 22 or the first day of training camp, after which Pittsburgh holds exclusive negotiating rights.
- If he signs with another club before that date, the contract can count in the compensatory-pick formula, which could earn the Steelers draft credit under league rules.
- Team president Art Rooney II said the tender protects a potential comp pick and he expects Rodgers to share a decision in the next few weeks.
- Pittsburgh drafted Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round and is carrying Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as it waits for the 42-year-old’s plans.