Steelers Daily News & Links: Aaron Rodgers’ Contract History; Former Bengals Player Arrested
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🏈 Spotrac posted Aaron Rodgers’ contract history. On Saturday, the four-time league MVP signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers that includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million.
Not including endorsements or other income, Rodgers currently ranks first all-time in career earnings ($381.6 million), ahead of Matthew Stafford ($364M) and Tom Brady ($317M).
🏈 Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested in Covington, Kentucky early Saturday morning, according to records from the Kenton County Jail.
Jones, 41, is being charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct and assault of a police officer.
He was booked into the jail at 1:51 a.m., according to public records available online from the jail. He has since posted bond and is expected in court Monday.
Adam “Pacman” Jones released an official statement ion Saturday night, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
“The recent arrest of Adam “Pacman” Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of overzealous policing and the systemic issues that plague our justice system. Adam did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained—a fundamental question that every citizen should be allowed to ask without fear of retaliation.
“Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault, then shifted to public intoxication (which, in itself, is not a crime in many jurisdictions unless it leads to dangerous behavior), and finally settled on disorderly conduct—simply for asking why he was being detained. This pattern of escalating and inconsistent charges is a clear abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling trend of police officers prioritizing their own discretion over constitutional rights.
“Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct. The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement—often stemming from minor incidents—only reinforces the need for accountability in policing.
“Enough is enough. People should not be arrested for asking questions, and police should not be allowed to fabricate charges simply because they don’t like the tone of a conversation. This type of behavior erodes trust in law enforcement and undermines justice. Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.
“We call for a full and transparent review of this arrest, and we stand firm in the belief that no one should be treated as guilty before they’ve even had their day in court.”
🏈 Aaron Rodgers has the lowest career interception percentage in NFL history (1.4%). In addition, he has the highest touchdown-to-interception ration in league history (4.3).
🏈 Aaron Rodgers will also enter the 2025 season as the league’s all-time leader in passer rating (102.6).
🏈 Pro Football Focus has Zach Frazier as a top-3 center in the NFL.
🏈 Fox Sports Ben Arthur believes the Steelers can win a playoff game in 2025.
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM JUNE 7
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🏈 Is Aaron Rodgers a Short-Term Fix or a Long-Term Setback for Steelers?
🏈 Steelers Reveal Quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ Jersey Number
🏈 Mason Rudolph on Aaron Rodgers Signing: ‘I’ve Had Plenty of Adversity’
🏈 Specifics of Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers Contract Revealed
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