Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after this season — for real this time
Aaron Rodgers has announced that the 2026 NFL season will be his last. During a press conference, he confirmed his intention to retire after this season. This marks the second year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he has returned after a brief hiatus from the team.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers stated that 2026 will be his final NFL season.
- ▪He is entering his 22nd season in the league and his second with the Steelers.
- ▪Rodgers previously indicated that he thought the 2025 season would be his last.
- ▪He signed a one-year deal with the Steelers, emphasizing a desire to finish his career positively.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 4 centre, 1 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ [Farabugh] Aaron Rodgers says he is retiring after this season. "Yes. This is it." — r/nfl
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NFL Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after this season — for real this time By Dylan Svoboda Published May 20, 2026, 2:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his final NFL season. During a press conference Wednesday, Rodgers replied, “Yes, this is it,” when asked whether he plans to retire after this season. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands for the national anthem prior to the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images Rodgers, 42, is entering his 22nd season in the NFL and his second with the Steelers after signing a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh last weekend.
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