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Aaron Rodgers announced this would be his final NFL season, a move Tom Pelissero says is a deliberate motivational tactic to rally his teammates for a last run, potentially aided by a reunion with coach Mike McCarthy.
The Steelers brought back Aaron Rodgers for 2026 to mentor young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar. A broadcaster quoted former Steelers coach Danny Smith saying Howard isn’t ready to start and would benefit from Rodgers’ tutelage, with Rodgers intending to help both young QBs as he finishes his career. Preseason reps will help gauge readiness, with the goal of having one of the young quarterbacks start next season rather than rushing them.
The Steelers re-signed Aaron Rodgers and have upgraded their receiving corps with Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard, fueling optimism from Colin Cowherd about a potential playoff push and AFC North contention. With Mike McCarthy leading the offense, Pittsburgh aims to capitalize on a stronger surrounding cast after last year’s division title, though it remains uncertain how much Rodgers will improve the 2026 offense.
Rodgers said 2026 will be his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, launching a Derek Jeter–style farewell tour that's unusual for a franchise quarterback; while it could draw significant attention and impact late-season decisions, it also leaves open whether he retires or continues to play elsewhere after 2026.
Aaron Rodgers announced that his 2026 NFL season will be his final one, after re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second year. He said the move was influenced by the Steelers’ hire of Mike McCarthy, reflecting on his Green Bay years and expressing excitement about the team’s weapons as OTAs continue.
Aaron Rodgers, 42, will return for one more season with the Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring after the 2026 campaign, saying conversations with coach Mike McCarthy, owner Omar Khan, and his wife Brittani helped shape the decision. In 2026 he threw for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns to help Pittsburgh reach the playoffs.
During OTAs, the Steelers shifted Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick to the left side to anchor the blind side for a right-handed quarterback, with coach Mike McCarthy praising their talent and chemistry and saying he wanted that left side set. With Broderick Jones dealing with a neck injury and uncertain tackle options behind them, the final starting five isn’t decided, but the Fautanu–McCormick pairing appears likely to stick for now.
Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his last NFL season and revealed he’s back with the Steelers specifically because Mike McCarthy is the coach, calling the reunion a 'full-circle' moment; he urged Steelers GM Omar Khan to interview McCarthy, and after Tomlin’s departure the hire made his return possible, giving him a final chance at another Super Bowl with his 22nd season.
Spencer Anderson, the Steelers' versatile lineman who has played every spot except center, opened OTAs as the first-team right guard as Pittsburgh reshuffles its line to align players with their college positions; with the coaching staff emphasizing versatility, Anderson could land the right guard job and boost his value in a contract year, though competition remains.
Aaron Rodgers announced that the 2026 season will be his last, after signing a one‑year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 42-year-old quarterback, a four-time MVP and four-time Super Bowl winner, ends a storied career highlighted by elite passer ratings and a legendary stint in Green Bay, with Steelers coach Mike McCarthy’s return influencing his decision to come back before stepping away after 2026.
PFT suggests Aaron Rodgers waited for the 2026 NFL schedule to be finalized before announcing his return to the Steelers, a timing move that could have influenced league scheduling and kept details under wraps until OTAs.
Former NFL QB Cody Kessler predicts Aaron Rodgers will have a better year in Pittsburgh in 2026 thanks to a stronger relationship with Mike McCarthy and the Steelers’ improved roster, even though Rodgers won’t be the same high-volume passer he was in Green Bay. With upgrades at wide receiver and a more balanced offense, Pittsburgh will rely on better efficiency and lower turnovers rather than Rodgers carrying the unit; Rodgers posted 3,322 yards and 24 TD with 7 INT in 16 games in 2025, but his 2018 peak numbers aren’t expected to return, making consistency the key.
Rodgers and the Steelers reportedly settled 2026 money long before, agreeing to a one-year, $22 million guaranteed deal with up to $25 million in incentives; money wasn’t the hold-up, per Dulac and Schefter, as Rodgers weighed his options and prepared to return to football with familiar coaches.
Rodgers arrived at the Steelers facility to sign his one-year deal and, per an update, participated in the opening day of OTAs on Monday. OTAs run over about two weeks with a minicamp in early June; coach Mike McCarthy previously said he wouldn’t mind if Rodgers sat out some OTAs to help the Steelers evaluate their quarterback room. The report also notes Rodgers’ early OTAs throws to Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf, per Brooke Pryor, though those names are unusual for this Steelers storyline.
Aaron Rodgers reported for the Pittsburgh Steelers' first day of OTAs, signaling he’s back with the team. Linebacker Payton Wilson said he was “a little shocked” to see Rodgers at the facility, a moment that underscores Rodgers’ commitment to helping Pittsburgh push beyond the wild-card round as he moves into what could be his final Steelers season.