Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers has announced that he will retire after the 2026 NFL season, marking the end of his illustrious 22-year career. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback ranks among the top in passing touchdowns and yards in NFL history. He expressed that this upcoming season will be his last, following a significant decision to return for another year with the Steelers.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers will retire after the 2026 NFL season, concluding a 22-year career.
- ▪He ranks fourth all-time in passing touchdowns and fifth in passing yards.
- ▪Rodgers spent over four months deciding whether to return for another season before signing a one-year contract with the Steelers.
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 2026 will be his final NFL season: ‘This is it’ — The Guardian — US
- ▪ 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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BREAKING NEWSMay. 20, 2026, 6:58 PM UTCNFLNFLAaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season: ‘This is it’Entering his 22nd and final season, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback ranks fourth all-time in passing touchdowns and fifth in passing yards.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field prior to a game at Acrisure Stadium Pittsburgh in 2025.Justin Berl / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Andrew GreifFour-time NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the upcoming season, ending a career that saw him become a fixture in the league for more than two decades.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Rodgers, 42, spent more…
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