Aaron Rodgers declares 2026 his final NFL season

Aaron Rodgers announced that the upcoming season will be his last in the NFL. The 42-year-old quarterback made the statement public in recent days. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero suggested the timing was deliberate.

Pelissero said on The Rich Eisen Show that Rodgers chooses his words carefully. He added that the announcement puts the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room on notice to give full effort because it is Rodgers' final year. The quarterback reportedly weighed retirement before opting to return for one more campaign.

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Aaron Rodgers announcing retirement on the football field with Steelers coach Mike McCarthy
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Aaron Rodgers confirms 2026 will be his final NFL season

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced on Wednesday that the upcoming season will mark the end of his 22-year NFL career. The four-time MVP made the declaration during organized team activities, expressing excitement about reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy.

Aaron Rodgers is expected to return for a 22nd NFL season in 2026 after agreeing to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time MVP is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh this weekend to finalize the deal. At age 42, he would become the oldest active player in the league next season.

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Aaron Rodgers has announced that the upcoming 2026 campaign will be his last in the NFL, prompting the Pittsburgh Steelers to prepare for a transitional year on offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan stated that communication with quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains positive, with no changes as the NFL Draft approaches. The team continues to wait for Rodgers' decision on returning for the 2026 season. Khan emphasized mutual understanding between Rodgers and the organization.

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Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly predicts a 99-percent chance Aaron Rodgers returns after the team's AFC North win, amid a waiting game for OTAs on May 18. A report that the Arizona Cardinals inquired about Rodgers was quickly downplayed by team sources and coach Mike LaFleur.

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers on April 28, 2026—shortly after the NFL's April 27 deadline—a seldom-used move (six times league-wide in the past decade) to secure a potential 2027 compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere. Owner Art Rooney II and head coach Mike McCarthy downplayed its impact on ongoing re-signing talks, expecting a deal soon despite Rodgers' indecision and speculation about other teams.

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Kevin Clark of ESPN said the Pittsburgh Steelers are repeating a mistake by planning another season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.

 

 

 

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