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How to Buy Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Aaron Rodgers is officially a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the franchise's new starting quarterback's jersey is now available. Buy Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on as head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets embrace after the game... Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on as head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets embrace after the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. MoreThe wait is finally over as four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has signed on to become the next starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers comes over after a relatively unsuccessful stint with the New York Jets, but this time around, the former Super Bowl champion is joining a franchise that has a long history of winning football games. Even at the age of 41, Rodgers is still one of the brightest minds in the game and should still possess the arm strength to be effective in the league. Mike Tomlin is one of the very best head coaches in the NFL, and the hope is that he can maximize every bit of talent Rodgers still has to offer. The deal is for one year and $13.6 million, and the future first ballot Hall of Fame quarterback is set to wear number 8 this upcoming season. For a player of his caliber, the deal is somewhat of a steal if he can exceed expectations. Click on any of the images or links to order yours now. Fanatics has you covered with officially licensed Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys. NFL Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Nike Game Jersey - Black Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Nike Game Jersey - Black Fanatics Buy Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey NFL Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Nike Game Jersey - White Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Nike Game Jersey - White Fanatics If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
New York Times
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NFL minicamp storylines: Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, contract holdouts and QB battles
After weeks of voluntary workouts and practices, the NFL action will briefly ramp up another notch or two in the coming days. The majority of teams hold their mandatory minicamps this week, with a handful of others (Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks) taking the field in the June 16-19 window. The Chicago Bears were the lone team to conduct minicamp last week, and the Detroit Lions canceled theirs due to an early training camp start ahead of the July 31 Hall of Fame Game. Advertisement These offseason practice sessions will give coaches an idea of where their players stand in advance of training camps, most of which kick off in late July. Players, meanwhile, will use these practices to further acclimate themselves to new systems and new teammates, or to knock off the rust built up over the offseason. Here are some of the compelling storylines to follow as the NFL offseason work wraps up. After leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers in the lurch for months, Rodgers decided late last week to sign with the team in hopes of capturing one last moment of Super Bowl glory. He'll take the field with his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday when Mike Tomlin's squad holds its three-day minicamp. Rodgers has a good bit of catching up to do. He recently held a private throwing session with new No. 1 target DK Metcalf. But Rodgers has plenty of names, and a whole playbook, to memorize. It'll be interesting to see how much input he receives given that Arthur Smith runs a conservative offense that's rather different from the schemes Rodgers is used to. Until now, all offseason workouts have fallen under the 'voluntary' category. Coaches would love for players to attend all of these sessions, but they can't do anything about absences. Now the sessions are mandatory, and this is where players who are unhappy with their contract situations will have their wills tested. Stay away to try to maximize leverage and further drive home the point that they deserve resolutions, or show up and display a commitment to teammates while waiting for stubborn owners to open up the checkbook? Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook and Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin are among the biggest names who skipped OTAs while they await long-term extensions. Advertisement Parsons said on social media last week that he hasn't missed a minicamp in four years and doesn't intend to miss this year's, either. He expressed a commitment to his teammates and desire to learn the Cowboys' new defensive playbook, putting the ball in Jerry Jones' court on when a deal will get done. The Minnesota Vikings have pledged loyalty to McCarthy, their 2024 first-round pick, who missed his entire rookie season while rehabbing from a torn meniscus suffered during the preseason. Rodgers wanted to continue his career with the Vikings, but after extensive deliberations, Minnesota opted to proceed with McCarthy as its quarterback. The Michigan product has spent these offseason practices working his way back into a flow and, thus far, has impressed teammates with his leadership skills. McCarthy hasn't been perfect, but coach Kevin O'Connell dismissed any McCarthy hiccups, calling this the learning stage. If McCarthy emerges from the offseason unscathed, he should remain the starter for Week 1. Rodgers' deal with the Steelers means Cousins' chances for an Atlanta exit dwindled even further. Last offseason, he left the Vikings in free agency to sign with the Falcons for $180 million over four seasons, despite coming off a torn Achilles tendon suffered in 2023. But the Falcons also drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round last year. In Week 16, with Cousins struggling, they benched him, and turned the team over to the rookie. Penix remains the Falcons' guy, leaving Cousins in an awkward position. The soon-to-be 37-year-old still views himself as a starter and would prefer a trade to a team in need of one. He skipped OTAs, and it remains to be seen if he will attend minicamp. The Falcons are receptive to trading Cousins for the right price, but for now, they have him penciled in as their backup QB. That's valuable in their eyes, given Penix's inexperience and college injury history. Advertisement We've already seen some flashes of things to come from 2025 No. 2 pick Travis Hunter. While playing cornerback at OTAs, the two-way Colorado product delivered a jaw-dropping play that went viral on social media. Minicamp will probably lend itself to more early highlight opportunities for the Jaguars' shiny new toy. Bro is a unicorn 🦄@TravisHunterJr | @Dream_Finders — Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 3, 2025 Meanwhile, No. 1 pick Cam Ward continues to learn the Tennessee Titans' offense in hopes of locking up the starting quarterback job and turning that franchise around. Another pair of top-10 picks with lofty expectations — Giants linebacker Abdul Carter and Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty — also have an opportunity to build on some promising first impressions. Most teams have their quarterback situations at least close to settled. But a few teams remain in evaluation mode as offseason workouts wind down. The Cleveland Browns have the most crowded quarterback room, with veteran Joe Flacco aiming to fend off Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders for the starting job. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, Derek Carr's retirement dealt the Saints a wave of uncertainty. Will second-year pro Spencer Rattler win the job, or will 2025 second-rounder Tyler Shough edge him out? Indianapolis could be in for a change after bringing in Daniel Jones to compete with 2023 first-rounder Anthony Richardson. Richardson was expected to have the leg up on the job, but now he has another shoulder injury. That could open the door for Jones — the Giants castoff — to overtake the physically gifted yet inconsistent Richardson for the starting gig. (Top photos of Cousins and Micah Parsons: Ethan Miller and Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Huge Aaron Rodgers Announcement Made on Saturday
Huge Aaron Rodgers Announcement Made on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a lengthy process, star quarterback and four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, likely stepping in as the starter in a QB room that includes Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Skylar Thompson. Advertisement With mandatory minicamp starting next week, Rodgers flew to Pittsburgh this weekend to finalize the deal. On Saturday, positive news followed: Rodgers officially passed his physical and is cleared to play. This is a crucial step, especially considering Rodgers is 41, just two years removed from a torn Achilles, and has spent much of the offseason away from football. Nonetheless, he appears healthy and ready to lead the Steelers this season. Rodgers' one-year deal is worth approximately $13.65 million, including $10 million guaranteed, with a maximum value of $19.5 million. The contract also features $5.85 million in playtime and team performance incentives. Advertisement If the Packer legend attempts a pass in Week 14 or later this season, he will make NFL history as the first quarterback to throw a pass at both 21 years old or younger and 42 years old or older. Aaron RodgersGetty Images The Steelers reached the Wild Card round last season but have struggled to advance past the first round for years. Under head coach Mike Tomlin's 18-season tenure, the team has been eliminated in the first round eight times—five of those coming in consecutive seasons. Rodgers is reportedly scheduled to address the media for the first time as a member of the Steelers on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back after two disappointing seasons with the New York Jets. Advertisement Related: Aaron Rodgers Faces Backlash After Aaron Glenn Comments This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Former QB blasts Mike Tomlin, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers signing: 'Definition of insanity'
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has come under fire after news of the Aaron Rodgers signing broke — and former NFL QB Chase Daniel isn't holding back. Back in January, Tomlin claimed that "it's not like doing I've been doing the same things over [and over]" — but Daniel explained that the Rodgers signing proves the exact opposite (courtesy of The Facility): Advertisement "That's completely false, because you have been doing the same thing over and over. The Steelers have been in this situation before — an aging quarterback, trying to resurrect his career, that needs to be propped up by the NFL's most expensive defense. They tried to muddle last season with 36-year-old Russell Wilson — what did it get them? A first-round exit — not a playoff win. Russell Wilson went 6-5," Daniel criticized. "They did it with Big Ben [Roethlisberger] in his late 30s for a few years — Ben was 9-7 his last season. It didn't work. They're trying to do it again with Aaron Rodgers this year — in what possibly could be Aaron Rodgers' last season as a pro." Daniel would conclude with a powerful criticism of Tomlin's strategy over the past few years — one that many Steelers fans may agree with: "[The Steelers are] doing exactly what Mike Tomlin said he wasn't doing, and the definition of that in the dictionary — if I'm not wrong, [Emmanuel] Acho — is insanity." Could Rodgers serve as the outlier to Tomlin's failed attempts to rely on aging QBs, or will he ultimately become the last nail in the coffin for the Steelers head coach's tenure in Pittsburgh? Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin blasted for Aaron Rodgers signing by former QB
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Details Emerge on Aaron Rodgers' Contract With Pittsburgh Steelers
Details Emerge on Aaron Rodgers' Contract With Pittsburgh Steelers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NFL season is starting to get closer to starting, and teams will be reporting to mini-camp next week. Advertisement Just a few days ago, the Steelers were unsure what their offense would look like, but news was released that former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers agreed to join head coach Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP and was teasing the idea of heading to Pittsburgh throughout the summer, and now he finally agreed to join the Mike Tomlin-led Steelers just in time for the team's mini-camp. Throughout his career, Rodgers has been known as one of the greatest quarterbacks of this generation with an impressive resume to back it up. After being drafted in in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft, Rodgers emerged as the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback in 2008. Advertisement He would later win Super Bowl XLV against his new team, the Steelers, as well as four MVP awards with the Packers. In joining the New York Jets for two below-average seasons – he suffered a season-ending Achilles rupture that kept him from playing in 2023 and led the Jets to a 7-10 record in 2024. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers© Kevin R. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Details release on Aaron Rodgers' contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Now, the 41-year-old quarterback will look to help the Steelers in a stacked AFC North division. After agreeing to terms on Thursday, Rodgers flew out to Pittsburgh to sign the contract, and some more in-depth details released on the deal. Advertisement Rodgers signed a one-year deal that's worth up to $19.5 million. $10 million will be guaranteed with the base salary being set at $13.65 million, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Aaron Rodgers will be set to take on mini-camp with the Steelers in a quarterback room that's also filled with 2025 sixth round pick Will Howard, Mason Rudolph, and Skylar Thompson. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
