Aaron Rodgers Says 2026 Will Be His Final NFL Season
Rodgers told reporters 'This is it' after re-signing a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $25 million and reuniting with coach Mike McCarthy.
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Overview
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that the 2026 season will be his final NFL season, telling reporters, "This is it."
Rodgers re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $25 million and cited the hiring of Mike McCarthy as pivotal to his decision, he said.
Rodgers said he contemplated leaving after Mike Tomlin stepped down and that conversations with general manager Omar Khan, Mike McCarthy and his wife helped shape his decision.
Rodgers, 42, threw for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season and will enter his 22nd NFL season.
McCarthy called Rodgers a "tremendous resource," and Rodgers is expected to mentor Drew Allar and Will Howard while preparing for what he called his final season.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame Rodgers' announcement as a career capstone and rivalry narrative, emphasizing legacy and drama. Editorial choices—loaded terms like “hated” and “owned,” selective career highlights (MVPs, Super Bowl), and lead placement of “This is it” quotes—shape perception, while direct quotes serve as source content punctuating that narrative.