Aaron Rodgers has made a lot of money in his NFL career.
But he's in position to earn a bit more this weekend or next for the Pittsburgh Steelers thanks to a built-in contract incentive.
What's the situation?
Rodgers earns $500,000 if the Steelers make the playoffs.
And would you look at that, Pittsburgh is on the verge of winning the AFC North Division.
The Steelers need just one more win. If they beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 17, they're in.
And if they lose, they can still get in by beating the Ravens in Week 18.
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Rodgers is coming off a 5-12 season with the Jets a year ago. Not everyone believed that he could lead the Steelers to a winning season and a potential playoff spot.
But that's exactly what he's doing right now.
He'll have a tougher task on Sunday for a couple of reasons.
One is on his side. DK Metcalf is suspended for two games, so the Steelers will be playing without their top pass catcher.
The other is on the Browns. Myles Garrett is a sack away from the NFL's all-time single-season record. He'll certainly be chasing after the quarterback with full intensity as he always does.
But if Rodgers can find a way to win, he'll pocket some extra cash.
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