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After a long-standing marriage, four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers finally accepted a one-year contract with Pittsburgh Steelers last week.
On June 7, Steelers published a photo of Rodgers signing his contract. The picture was accompanied by the heading “Performed Agreement.” ESPN reported the agreement is worth $ 13.65 million and includes $ 10 million in warranties. The contract also contains incentives that can raise the total value to a maximum of $ 19.5 million, according to the report.
Rodgers’ move to Steel City was met with different reactions from fans and sports figures. Former Steeler’s quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is one of the latest to express his thoughts on Rodgers’ views with the great franchise.
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Ben Roethlisberger (7) from Pittsburgh Steelers talks with Aaron Rodgers from Green Bay Packers during warm -ups before a game at Heinz Field 26 November 2017 in Pittsburgh. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Roethlisberger expressed skepticism about the idea that the 41-year-old quarterback will be below the center beyond the 2025 season.
“I don’t think he’s got much more after this year,” Roethlisberger said during a recent episode of the “Footbahlin” podcast.
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Roethlisberger quoted Rodgers’ journey back from his season ending Achilles injury in 2023. The Steelers legend remembered how he felt after he worked back from a serious elbow injury he sustained in 2019 and suggested that Rodgers could have a similar experience.

Ben Roethlisberger from Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half against Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field 5 December 2021 in Pittsburgh. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
“This might be that for him, personally. I just guess. When I get out of my elbow, my first year back, I felt like I was 100 years old. You don’t realize you’re not 100 before the next year when you’re 100,” said the two-time Super Bowl winner.
“He’s coming, a year last year from his achilles. He’s probably like ‘I felt pretty good.’ This year he is getting better in the sense of (his) body feeling.

Aaron Rodgers falls back to pass wearing a new helmet to Pittsburgh Steelers. (IMagn)
“I think this can be his last walk.”
Roethlisberger spent another two seasons on quarterback with steelers after the elbow injury.
Steelers also confirmed that Rodgers would wear # 8 this season, the same number he wore with the New York Jets.
Rodgers’ name was synonymous with No. 12 during his long period with Green Bay Packers. Terry Bradshaw bar no. 12 during his great career with Steelers.