Aaron Rodgers

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		264	66,274	527	123	102.2
2025		16	3,322	24	7	94.8
2024		17	3,897	28	11	90.5
2023		1	0	0	0	39.6
2022		17	3,695	26	12	91.1
2021		16	4,115	37	4	111.9
2020		16	4,299	48	5	60.4
2019		16	4,002	26	4	56.3
2018		16	4,442	25	2	56.3
2017		7	1,675	16	6	56.3
2016		16	4,428	40	7	56.3
2015		16	3,821	31	8	52.1
2014		16	4,381	38	5	60.4
2013		9	2,536	17	6	60.4
2012		16	4,295	39	8	108.0
2011		15	4,643	45	6	122.5
2010		15	3,922	28	11	101.2
2009		16	4,434	30	7	103.2
2008		16	4,038	28	13	93.8
2007		2	218	1	0	106.0
2006		2	46	0	0	48.2
2005		3	65	0	1	39.8

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Aaron Rodgers' $15.015M deal lands at a B Contract Value Index, signaling a measured outcome for Pittsburgh. The valuation reflects a genuine paradox: a legendary, four-time MVP quarterback whose 2025 season produced minimal statistical output across 16 games, yet whose arrival has generated tangible organizational buzz and elevated fan confidence in ways that transcend traditional box-score evaluation. At $15.015M on a one-year structure, the contract sits in a rational middle ground—affordable enough to avoid cap strain, but expensive enough to signal genuine commitment to a competitive push rather than a ceremonial veteran minimum play. Rodgers' age (42) and 21 seasons in the league position him as a bridge veteran, not a franchise anchor, a reality underscored by Pittsburgh's recent offensive line restructuring, receiver acquisitions, and the draft investment in a successor—moves that collectively frame 2026 as an all-in championship bid with an explicit expiration date. The mediaFraming positions this partnership as transformative and capable of pushing the Steelers into AFC contention, driven by his explosive OTA performances and undimmed competitive fire, yet the visible succession planning and modest 2025 production create real uncertainty about whether Year One delivers on that narrative or becomes a cautionary tale about chasing one final window. For a one-year commitment, the CVI grade appropriately captures the risk-reward: Rodgers brings elite-tier pedigree and immediate legitimacy, but the organization is clearly hedging, not betting the farm.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Aaron's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Aaron Rodgers, the future Hall of Famer and four-time MVP now in his 21st season, has transitioned to a veteran bridge role with Pittsburgh after two consecutive down years. Earning a B+ grade despite recent decline, Rodgers remains above the NFL average in passer rating (94.8 versus 87.79) and touchdown percentage (4.82% versus 4.38%), suggesting flashes of his elite pedigree persist. However, the trajectory—grading C- across 2023, 2024, and 2025—signals an aging quarterback struggling to sustain the excellence that defined his career 102.2 passer rating and 7.58 yards-per-attempt hallmark. His arm talent and decision-making still register above league baseline, with a 65.7% completion percentage matching NFL standards and 207.6 passing yards per game slightly ahead of the 189.25 average. The primary concern is mobility and explosiveness: his 3.81 rushing yards per game sits well below the 12.31 average, and he's generating minimal rushing production at age 42. Where Rodgers once threatened defenses with dual-threat capability, he's now purely a pocket-oriented distributor lacking the athleticism to extend plays or manufacture first downs outside structure. Going forward, Rodgers faces a critical inflection point. The Steelers acquired him as a calculated gamble on residual arm talent, but sustained C-grade performance suggests diminishing returns on that investment. Watch whether offensive line stability and target depth can artificially elevate his metrics, or if the decline becomes irreversible—a watershed moment in assessing whether one of football's greatest talents can extend relevance into his mid-40s.

How Aaron Compares at the Position

Aaron Rodgers ranks 11th of 107 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Aaron between Patrick Mahomes (A-) just ahead and Justin Herbert (B+) just behind.

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Fan Sentiment

Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh represents a legitimate Super Bowl bet for a win-now roster. Five headlines highlight team chemistry and championship aspirations, with notable bonding already underway. Rodgers' 'last rodeo' commitment signals peak motivation despite injury history concerns. Steelers fans debate whether this finally solves decade-long QB instability and elevates weak offense. Pittsburgh competes immediately if Rodgers stays healthy through a compressed final season.