Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers contract and jersey number update
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers came to terms on a new contract Saturday, but there were a lot of unknown aspects of the deal which had the fan base curious about the minute details.
One of the many questions surrounding the signing of Rodgers was his jersey numbers. During Rodgers’ time with the Green Bay Packers he wore No. 12. However, when he signed with the New York Jets, he wore No. 8 as the Jets have the No. 12 retired after Joe Namath wore the number.
While the Steelers haven’t retired Terry Bradshaw’s No. 12, it is one of the many “unofficially retired” numbers which aren’t in circulation anymore. For all the fans who were concerned the team might break their unofficial standard, Rodgers won’t be wearing No. 12 in Pittsburgh.
He’ll be wearing No. 8.
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— Steelers Pro Shop (@SteelersShop) June 7, 2025
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Steelers roster, you’d know the No. 8 wasn’t available upon Rodgers signing. That number was being worn by punter Corliss Waitman. Whether Rodgers gave Waitman some money or not, the veteran punter is switching his number to No. 3 heading into minicamp next week.
The No. 8 jersey had belonged to Steelers punter Corliss Waitman, but no longer. Waitman now will wear No. 3, which last year belonged to Russell Wilson. https://t.co/iMoEGK89dt
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2025
Maybe the most important part of the one-year deal with the Steelers are the financial details. While nothing is official yet, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting some sourced details. You can see those below:
Sources: Aaron Rodgers one-year deal with Steelers is for $13.65 million with $5.85 million in incentives, making the package to potentially be just under $20 million. $10 million is guaranteed
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) June 7, 2025
Lastly, the Steelers media, and by proxy the fan base, will get other answers from Rodgers himself as he will address the media Tuesday afternoon after the team’s first minicamp practice. This per Burt Lauten, Steelers Public Relations Director.
#Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers will address the media on Tuesday afternoon following the team’s first minicamp practice. https://t.co/YEVcwYx5pc
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) June 7, 2025
Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for Mandatory Minicamp next week.
Poor Waitman, one bad punt in snowy Cleveland in 65 total, and loses his number. Didn’t know Corliss was older (29), he did well in his jobs. AARod could also have donated to a charity of Waitman’s choice, too, I suppose.
“Poorliss Waitman”
Maybe he preferred 3? Looking at pictures of him on Skynet he’s had many different numbers. Maybe he doesn’t care what the number is as long as his names on the jersey? I like Waitman, hope he has a great camp.
10, 17, 8, ?
Me, too. He does his jobs, ask Boswell.
87, 15, 37 as well.
My goodness, your Skynet is STRONG! I am not worthy…oh, now I see. Handsome punting form. My Skynet is not strong, or I’m simply lazy.
Yeah, buuuut eventually it’s gonna become self aware…..
Cannot stop the inevitable.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered,,, He’s Ours.
Can’t wait to see how this plays out!