Aaron Rodgers will play in the 2025 NFL season after signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time NFL MVP continues to make an impact off the field through his charitable work.
Rodgers has helped raise significant funds for childhood cancer research. The MACC Fund president recently praised the quarterback’s contributions to their mission.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Champions Childhood Cancer Research With $2.5 Million Raised
The Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer fund supports research on childhood cancer and related blood disorders. MACC Fund CEO and President Becky Pinter told US Magazine about Rodgers’ role in successfully raising funds over the years.
Pinter said the quarterback has been extremely supportive of their mission and has helped raise $2.5 million in the last 15 years. She also revealed the 10-time Pro Bowler has been approachable to everyone involved.
“Aaron was absolutely fabulous… He was always willing to take pictures and talk with the kids. He was very down-to-earth and happy to take a picture with a check, meet with our staff, sign helmets,” Pinter said.
Beyond his charitable work, Rodgers is set to begin a new journey in the NFL with the Steelers. He signed a one-year deal worth $13.65 million on June 7. The contract includes $10 million in guaranteed money, and he could earn as much as $19.5 million. Schefter reported that Pittsburgh’s new quarterback has $5.85 million in playing-time and team-performance incentives in the contract.
ESPN sources: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was in the team’s training facility today to sign his one-year, $13.65 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million. The deal includes $5.85 million worth of playtime and team performance… pic.twitter.com/a9DygTvufb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2025
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Rodgers and the Steelers had been linked for most of the offseason, but the quarterback delayed signing to handle some issues in his personal life. Pittsburgh was quietly confident that Rodgers would sign and passed on selecting a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft until the sixth round when they drafted Will Howard.
The 10-time Pro Bowler is coming off one of his worst statistical seasons, throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 2024. However, with just Mason Rudolph, Howard, and Skylar Thompson on the roster, Rodgers was clearly Pittsburgh’s best option under center.
Rodgers finished No. 21 in PFSN’s QB+ metric last season and led the 19th-best offense, according to PFSN’s Offense+ metric. For reference, Russell Wilson finished 17th in QB+ last season, but Pittsburgh’s offense finished 25th in Offense+.
The four-time NFL MVP is entering his 21st NFL season, and he’s hoping that this stint goes better than his drama-filled tenure with the New York Jets that ended on ugly terms.
