Aaron Rodgers being on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s short list for vice president sent shock waves in the sports and political world. But it could mean a big pay cut.
Aaron Rodgers has been among the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL since he extended his contract with the Green Bay Packers following the end of his rookie deal. The total value of Rodgers’ contracts that he agreed to have totaled around $63.5 million, $110 million, $134 million and $150.8 million, according to Spotrac. He restructured his current contract with the New York Jets that earned him a base salary of about $1.8 million in 2023 and $3.1 million in 2024.
But should the impossible happen, Rodgers could be looking at a steep pay cut come Inauguration Day 2025. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running an independent campaign for president, is 'considering' the four-time NFL MVP as his potential vice presidential running mate, a campaign rep confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. The New York Times, which first reported the notion, also said Jesse Ventura is on the short list as well.
Vice President Harris made about $219,000 as vice president in 2022. She and second gentleman Doug Emhoff reported a combined $456,918 in income when they released their tax returns in April 2023. For Rodgers, the number would be lower than the $915,000 veteran minimum set for the 2024 season. Kennedy has not made an official decision on his running mate, and Rodgers hasn’t commented on the potential of joining him on the campaign trail.
He has maintained throughout the process that he’s in the election to win and not to disrupt the numbers for either party. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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