Steelers Sign Rodgers for One Last Hurrah as NFLPA Faces Scandal

The NFL offseason has been anything but quiet, with a flurry of activity across the league. One of the biggest storylines was the saga surrounding four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in June 2025. Rodgers, who admitted this will likely be his last season, said he's "all-in" and excited to play for coach Mike Tomlin.

Meanwhile, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has been facing its own internal turmoil. Last week, executive director Lloyd Howell resigned after just two years on the job, with the union consumed by a series of revelations, including an FBI investigation into the NFLPA's financial dealings and allegations of improper expenses. The growing problems under Howell's leadership became too much to ignore.

In other news, several top pass rushers cashed in with record-breaking contract extensions this offseason. Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett, and T.J. Watt all became the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league at various points, with Watt's $41 million average annual salary currently topping the list.

The NFL also saw a significant number of coaching changes, with seven franchises making moves in 2025. One of the most intriguing hires was the Chicago Bears bringing in former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to lead the team and develop quarterback Caleb Williams.