Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his final NFL season: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers has announced that the 2026 NFL season will be his last. The four-time MVP has signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with former coach Mike McCarthy. Rodgers expressed excitement about returning to the Steelers and working with familiar faces.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers confirmed that the 2026 season will be his final NFL season.
- ▪He signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth up to $25 million.
- ▪Rodgers previously played under coach Mike McCarthy for 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Aaron Rodgers' contract incentives revealed for 2026 season with Steelers — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers plans to retire after 2026 NFL season — Japan Times
- ▪ Aaron Rodgers confirms he's retiring after upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season: ‘This is it’ — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Rodgers says he'll retire after season: 'This is i... — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after this season — for real this time — New York Post
- ▪ [Farabugh] Aaron Rodgers says he is retiring after this season. "Yes. This is it." — r/nfl
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Aaron Rodgers participates in the Steelers’ workouts this week. Photograph: Gene J Puskar/APView image in fullscreenAaron Rodgers participates in the Steelers’ workouts this week. Photograph: Gene J Puskar/APAaron RodgersAaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his final NFL season: ‘This is it’Four-time MVP agreed to one-year deal with SteelersRodgers is reuniting with ex-Packers coach McCarthyGuardian sportWed 20 May 2026 15.25 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 15.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAaron Rodgers has said that the 2026 season will be the final of his NFL career.“Yes.
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