Aaron Rodgers has extended his contract with four-time NFL champion Green Bay Packers for another four years. The club is said to pay quarterback US media reports 134 million dollars (114 million euros), of which $ 103 million are guaranteed even without bonuses. The average annual salary is $ 33.5 million - more than any player in NFL history has ever received.
"It has been an incredible ride over the past 13 years, and I am pleased to announce that my future here in Green Bay will be the 14th year," said the 34-year-old in a post on Instagram. The player had joined Green Bay in 2005, who had voted him with the 24th pick in the first round at the 2005 NFL Draft.
It's been amazing ride the last 13 years; excited to start year 14 knowing that my future is here, in Green Bay, for our 100th season. I've grown up in this place, and grown older and a little wiser along the way. Thank you for being an incredible fan base for inspiring us players to be better year after year. Thank you for the Packers organization for standing by me again and again and giving me the opportunity to lead this football team. And thank you to my teammates along the way, past and present who have impacted my life in so many positive ways, giving me friendships for life. Looking forward to making some more memorable moments this year, and for years to come .... # packers100thseason #packersfamily #packerforlife #midrange
A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@ aaronrodgers12) on Aug 29, 2018 at 2:00 PDT
Rodgers has been named twice the most valuable player (MVP) in the entire league twice (2011, 2014), scoring 313 touchdown passes and 38,502 thrown yards in his previous NFL career. The original contract of the star player of the Packers had a term of two years, which means an extension to the year 2023. Rodgers turns 40 in his last contract year.
The record deal will replace Matt Ryan as the highest paid NFL player. The quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons has so far the most highly endowed deal in the world with an annual salary of $ 30 million and a guaranteed income of $ 94.5 million.