Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 22nd NFL season, per reports
Aaron Rodgers is set to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season. The four-time MVP previously led the Steelers to an AFC North division title in his first year with the team. His decision to re-sign comes as he reunites with coach Mike McCarthy, who previously coached him for 13 seasons in Green Bay.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season.
- ▪He led the Steelers to an AFC North division title in his first year with the team.
- ▪Rodgers reunites with coach Mike McCarthy, who previously coached him for 13 seasons in Green Bay.
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- ▪ NFL insider reveals why Aaron Rodgers returned to Steelers — Yahoo Sports
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- ▪ Aaron Rodgers set to begin his 22nd NFL season after agreeing to a Pittsburgh Steelers contract — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Aaron Rodgers reportedly set to return to Steelers on one-year deal — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Aaron Rodgers returns to Steelers for 22nd NFL season — New York Post
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NFLAaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 22nd NFL season, per reportsThe four-time MVP and Super Bowl winner will be back in Pittsburgh for a second season.Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tries to quiet the crowd during a game against the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 4.Mark Alberti / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 16, 2026, 8:20 PM EDTBy Andrew GreifQuarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd season in the NFL, according to multiple reports.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Rodgers, 42, suggested last summer that the 2025 season could be his last.
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