Aaron Rodgers' Steelers contract incentives revealed — includes playoff, MVP bonuses
Courtesy of Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer — who broke down Rodgers' incentives on Monday — the new Steelers QB must play in at least 70% of the team's regular season games to qualify for any of the following 2025 incentives:
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$500,000 for a playoff appearance
$600,000 for a wild-card round win (with at least 50% play-time), or if Steelers earn first-round bye
$750,000 for a divisional round win (with at least 50% play-time)
$1 million for an AFC Championship win (with at least 50% play-time)
$1.5 million for a Super Bowl win (with at least 50% play-time)
$1.5 million for winning the AP NFL MVP award
Rodgers' one-year deal, worth $13.65 million with $10 million guaranteed, is made even sweeter by the $5.85 million in total incentives.
Can Rodgers help the Steelers earn their first playoff win since the 2016 season — and ultimately secure himself a bigger payday in 2025?
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