Pittsburgh Steelers place rare right-of-first-refusal tag on Aaron Rodgers
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Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 28
Pittsburgh Steelers place rare right-of-first-refusal tag on Aaron Rodgers
20 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 28
Rodgers receives a 10% salary increase to about $15 million for 2026, up from $13.65 million in 2025.
The tag allows the Steelers to match any contract offer Rodgers receives or gain a 2027 compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere.
This move follows the Steelers losing USC receiver Makai Lemon in the draft and aims to secure quarterback continuity after their first AFC North title since 2020.
Is the Steelers' rare contract tender a brilliant power move or a sign of desperation?
Will a reunion with coach Mike McCarthy be enough to keep Rodgers in a Steelers uniform?
How does the weak 2026 quarterback draft class give Rodgers ultimate leverage?
Why is Aaron Rodgers risking his starting job by forcing the Steelers to wait?
Could Rodgers' indecision pave the way for a rookie quarterback to take over in Pittsburgh?
At 42, is Rodgers' hesitation about avoiding workouts or his ability to still compete?