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With no end in sight for round two of the Aaron Rodgers waiting game, one Pittsburgh Steelers legend thinks he's figured out the impasse.
On a recent episode of The Snap Count podcast, former fan-favorite Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch argued that the holdup between Pittsburgh and Rodgers isn't as mysterious as some are making it out to be — it all comes down to money.
"But when it comes to Aaron, this is a guy who outplayed his contract," Batch said on the Snap Count podcast. "I will stand by this, and there's not many people out there — I may be the only one saying this at this particular point. This decision is coming down to money. The Steelers would like him to come back, yes, but it's not going to be the $13 million number. I'm sure Aaron, at some point — and I have not spoken to him — but I'm sure his representatives are wanting something close to [$30 million]. And you hope that, somewhere, you meet in the middle. And if they're able to do so, Aaron will be back. And if not, he's going to walk away and say, 'You know what, I'm done.'"
In June 2025, Rodgers signed a team-friendly deal with the Steelers on a one-year, $13.65 million contract. He went on to have a solid season with Pittsburgh, throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns.
When it comes to the indecision of Rodgers, Batch could be onto something. There's little reason to expect the four-time MVP to sign another contract worth less than $20 million. Luckily for Pittsburgh, the Steelers have around $30 million in cap space to appease Rodgers, if the issues are truly stemming from financials.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers, Aaron Rodgers contract delay may be tied to money, per Batch
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On a recent episode of The Snap Count podcast, former fan-favorite Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch argued that the holdup between Pittsburgh and Rodgers isn't as mysterious as some are making it out to be — it all comes down to money.
"But when it comes to Aaron, this is a guy who outplayed his contract," Batch said on the Snap Count podcast. "I will stand by this, and there's not many people out there — I may be the only one saying this at this particular point. This decision is coming down to money. The Steelers would like him to come back, yes, but it's not going to be the $13 million number. I'm sure Aaron, at some point — and I have not spoken to him — but I'm sure his representatives are wanting something close to [$30 million]. And you hope that, somewhere, you meet in the middle. And if they're able to do so, Aaron will be back. And if not, he's going to walk away and say, 'You know what, I'm done.'"
In June 2025, Rodgers signed a team-friendly deal with the Steelers on a one-year, $13.65 million contract. He went on to have a solid season with Pittsburgh, throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns.
When it comes to the indecision of Rodgers, Batch could be onto something. There's little reason to expect the four-time MVP to sign another contract worth less than $20 million. Luckily for Pittsburgh, the Steelers have around $30 million in cap space to appease Rodgers, if the issues are truly stemming from financials.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers, Aaron Rodgers contract delay may be tied to money, per Batch
Continue reading...
