Cesar Tordesillas

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is close to getting a long-term contract extension with the Green Bay Packers that will make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Rodgers and the Packers are both hesitant to comment on a potential extension, but league sources said the deal could be worth an average of $25 million per year.

Several sources familiar with the negotiations believe the contract will be ironed out this offseason.

Rodgers' new deal is expected to surpass those signed by Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos.

Flacco became the NFL's highest-paid player earlier this month when he signed a six-year, $120.6 million contract with the Ravens.

The Saints inked Brees to a deal last year that pays him an annual base salary of $20 million while Manning's deal with the Broncos pays a base salary of $18 million.

Rodgers, a former Super Bowl MVP, is under contract through 2014, having signed a six-year, $65 million contract in October 2008.

Rodgers' base salary in 2013 is $9.25 million, while his 2014 deal is worth $10.5 million, far less than what Flacco, Brees and Manning will receive this season.

The 29-year-old Rodgers threw for 4,295 yards and 39 touchdowns last season while leading the Packers to their fourth consecutive playoff appearance.

The three-time Pro Bowler enjoyed his best season in 2011, when he was named league MVP after passing for 4,643 yards and 45 touchdowns.

Aaron Rodgers Close to Signing Extension with Green Bay Packers - NFL2013