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Steelers Use Rare Unrestricted Free-Agent Tender on Aaron Rodgers
- On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed a "rare" right-of-first-refusal tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, preserving Pittsburgh's right to match contract offers and secure a compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere.
- Rodgers remains an unrestricted free agent who has yet to commit to a 22nd NFL season, leaving the Steelers in a holding pattern as he weighs his options three months after the 2025 season ended.
- The tender includes a 10% salary increase paying Rodgers about $15 million for 2026, while the Steelers retain exclusive negotiating rights if he does not sign with another team by July 22, 2026.
- Amid the uncertainty, the Steelers selected former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the draft, though Coach Mike McCarthy stated the move was unrelated to Rodgers' ongoing decision.
- Performance metrics from 2025 revealed Rodgers averaged 207.6 yards per game, his fewest as a full-time starter, and finished 23rd in QBR , underscoring questions about his viability as Pittsburgh's long-term solution.
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Steelers put unrestricted free-agent tender on QB Aaron Rodgers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have left the door wide open for Aaron Rodgers to return.Still, the club gave itself a little bit of protection in case he does not.Pittsburgh placed the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time MVP on Monday, meaning the Steelers would be entitled to a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers doesn't sign with them and instead lands elsewhere during the 2026 season.General manager Omar Khan and first-year h…
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