Aaron Rodgers Rejoins Steelers on 1-Year Deal for 22nd Season
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 17
Aaron Rodgers Rejoins Steelers on 1-Year Deal for 22nd Season
11 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 17
Aaron Rodgers, 42, agreed Saturday to return to Pittsburgh on a one-year contract, ending a months-long wait over whether the four-time MVP would play again.
24 touchdown passes and seven interceptions last season helped Rodgers lead the Steelers to the AFC North title, and his return reunites him with new coach Mike McCarthy after 13 years together in Green Bay.
Pittsburgh kept the door open through free agency and the draft, even using an unrestricted free agent tender while adding rookie quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard alongside Mason Rudolph.
Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard give Rodgers more options in an offense chasing the franchise's first playoff victory in 10 years, though he may skip voluntary OTAs before mandatory minicamp in June.
Will Rodgers' final season be a story of mentorship or another year of high-profile disappointment?
Can a rebuilt Steelers offense finally deliver Aaron Rodgers his elusive second Super Bowl ring?