RODGERS REPORTED TO HAVE AGREED TO RETURN TO PITTSBURGH

The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract for the quarterback to return for his 22^nd NFL season, his second in Pittsburgh.

Both ESPN and the NFL Network reported the deal on Saturday, with a base salary between $22 million and $23 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and “up to a few million” in incentives.  Schefter also says the contract is not yet signed.

Steelers’ OTAs (Organized Team Activities), which can include 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 play, but no contact, will begin on Monday.  The team workouts are voluntary and there is no indication of whether or not Rodgers will be there.  He cannot participate until he signs the contract.  Mandatory minicamp, coming in the middle of the OTA schedule, is June 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th.

The OTA schedule includes includes ten workouts, May 18^th, 20^th, 21^st, 26^th, 28^th, and 29^th, and June 8^th, 9^th, 11^th, and 12^th.