Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 season
Aaron Rodgers has announced that the 2026 NFL season will be his last. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback confirmed his retirement plans during a press conference in Pittsburgh. At 42 years old, Rodgers had a successful season last year, leading to his decision to retire after this upcoming season.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers confirmed that 2026 will be his final season in the NFL.
- ▪He had a successful 2025 season with a 10-6 record and 24 touchdowns.
- ▪Rodgers has beaten 31 of 32 NFL franchises, with the Packers being the only exception.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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