Aaron Rodgers says this will be his last NFL season after Mike McCarthy helped pull him back to the Steelers: 'This is it'
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Aaron Rodgers has confirmed that the 2026 NFL season will be his last, ending his 22-year career as a quarterback, currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Rodgers decided to return to the Steelers for another season after the team hired his former Green Bay Packers head coach, Mike McCarthy, following Mike Tomlin's retirement.
- Rodgers expressed excitement about reuniting with McCarthy, describing their meeting as a nostalgic "pinch me" moment reminiscent of their first season together in 2006.
- The Steelers, coming off a 10-7 season and an early playoff exit, are relying on Rodgers and McCarthy to maintain competitiveness despite an aging roster and uncertainty about the franchise's future beyond 2026.
- In 2025, Rodgers showed signs of decline but remained efficient, completing 65.7% of passes with 24 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, and the Steelers hope for a similar performance in his final season.