The sticking point for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers becomes money
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Key Points:
- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to Pittsburgh to continue contract negotiations with the Steelers for the 2026 season, signaling progress but no finalized deal yet.
- Rodgers, an unrestricted free agent, was offered a one-year tender with a 10% salary increase from $13.65 million to roughly $15 million, but it remains unclear if he will accept this or seek more.
- Despite ongoing talks, no official agreement on financial terms has been reported, indicating that negotiations are still active and a deal is not yet finalized.
- Reports indicate the Steelers were unaware of Rodgers's visit, suggesting he is proactively seeking to resolve remaining financial differences face-to-face.
- The Steelers fan base remains divided on Rodgers's return, with some hopeful for a deal and others opposing it, reflecting ongoing mixed sentiments about his presence on the team.
