New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed more information Tuesday about his decision to play for the team this season. Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steel City franchise for nearly $14 million.
Rodgers says the decision to sign wasn’t about money, but something else.
“I don’t need it for my ego; I don’t need it, to keep playing … This was a decision that was best for my soul,” Rodgers said at Steelers mandatory minicamp, per Sports Illustrated.
Rodgers immediately steps in as the No. 1 quarterback in Pittsburgh. He joins a play-caller room that includes Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and rookie Will Howard from Ohio State.
The Steelers lost both of their starting quarterbacks from last season. Russell Wilson went off to the New York Giants, and Justin Fields took Rodgers’ place with the New York Jets. The Steelers and Jets meet in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.