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 Jan 1, 1970

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' on-field production earns a B+ performance grade against QB peers across the league. At 42 with 21 seasons of NFL experience, he remains a franchise-caliber quarterback whose legacy—four MVP awards (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021) and a Super Bowl MVP (2010)—continues to command respect in national discourse. However, the 2025 season presented a genuine disconnect between his historical standard and current output; while he appeared in all 16 games, the counting stats tell a cautionary tale that tempers any narrative of a seamless transition to Pittsburgh. The B+ grade reflects what the data shows: a veteran still capable of competent QB play, but one operating within clear physical and production constraints rather than at the elite level his accolades suggest. This is a bridge-year quarterback, not a returning MVP, and the Steelers' offseason moves—adding depth at receiver and defensive back positions—suggest an organization building around transition rather than expecting Rodgers to carry them to a championship on his arm alone. The media narrative frames this as a legacy play with everything on the line in year one, but the actual on-field evidence points to a more modest reality: a legendary arm in decline, managing a final chapter rather than authoring a triumphant coda.

How Aaron Compares at the Position

Aaron Rodgers ranks 11th of 106 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

Public perception of Aaron Rodgers sits at an A+ sentiment grade, capturing how the Pittsburgh Steelers fan base and beat writers are framing his role. The dominant narrative centers on the transformative nature of his arrival — media outlets are positioning him as a future Hall-of-Famer capable of pushing the Steelers into genuine AFC contention, with his explosive OTA performances and physical sharpness cited as proof he remains elite-level despite his age and 21 seasons in the league. However, there's a meaningful disconnect between that reverence and his actual production: his B+ performance grade masks what was a modest 2025 season across 16 games, and the organization's recent decision to draft Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has unmistakably reframed Rodgers from franchise cornerstone to bridge veteran whose tenure is now measured in months rather than years. Recent roster construction moves — the signings of receivers Daryl Porter Jr. and Joaquin Davis, combined with defensive reinforcements like Jamin Davis and Robert Tonyan — suggest the front office is genuinely committed to a one-year push rather than positioning him as a long-term anchor, and headlines about potential retirement and mid-season scheme adjustments underscore a fanbase operating in a high-stakes, all-in posture. The narrative today is genuinely bifurcated: his legendary resume keeps sentiment elevated, but the visible succession planning and modest statistical foundation create an undercurrent of uncertainty about whether this partnership actually delivers a championship or becomes a cautionary tale about timing in Year One.