Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season: ‘This is it’
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers announced he will retire after the upcoming 2024 season, concluding a 22-year career in professional football.
- Rodgers signed a one-year contract to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for his second season, citing the hiring of coach Mike McCarthy as a key factor in his decision.
- He finishes his career with a Super Bowl title and ranks among the all-time greats, holding top positions in passer rating, passing touchdowns, and passing yards.
- Rodgers is known for his exceptional ball security, throwing interceptions on only 1.4% of his 8,743 pass attempts, tied for the best in NFL history.
- His career began as a backup in Green Bay before becoming an elite quarterback, earning 10 Pro Bowl honors and four MVP awards, with his journey marked by unexpected success from junior college to NFL stardom.
