Typically, the longer a NFL player plays on their contract the cheaper the dead cap would be if they retire.
— Ken Ingalls - Packers Cap 💰 (@KenIngalls) March 16, 2022
This is not the case with Aaron Rodgers' new deal - every year he plays makes his walking away more expensive.
Retired Dead Cap:
2023: $40.3M
2024: $68.2M
2025: $76.8M