Aaron Rodgers has officially signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he wasn't the first option — or second — according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The four-time NFL MVP and former Super Bowl champion is on a one-year deal after ending his free agency.

Aaron Rodgers Signing Could Be First of Many Pittsburgh Steelers Moves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The primary story of the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason has been the quarterback position. After spending the majority of the 2025 offseason wondering and hoping that Aaron Rodgers would sign, the pact became official on Friday.

The NFL offseason has seen free agency, wheeling and dealing, the draft in Green Bay, and now the Pittsburgh Steelers have created a new headline after (finally) signing Aaron Rodgers. The move, in theory, gives the AFC North team a proven, veteran presence at quarterback, one who could help the team make a significant playoff run.