Aaron Rodgers announces 2026 will be his final NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL during training camp. He humorously shared that his wife's influence played a role in this decision, indicating she allowed him one more year after the hire of head coach Mike McCarthy. Rodgers expressed certainty that there would be no discussion of returning for any additional seasons beyond 2026.
- •Rodgers confirms the 2026 season will be his last.
- •His wife influenced the decision to continue for one more year.
- •He spoke to reporters during the Steelers' training camp.
- •Rodgers expressed zero interest in playing after 2026.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers shares why he didn't retire after 2025 season
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers gives hilarious reason why he’s retiring
"As the Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp, Aaron Rodgers revealed a hilarious reason why he’s retiring after the 2026 season.
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he almost retired after the 2025 season. Here's why he didn't.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:58 PMAaron Rodgers shares why he didn't retire after 2025 season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he almost retired after the 2025 season. Here's why he didn't.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:05 PMSteelers QB Aaron Rodgers gives hilarious reason why he’s retiring
As the Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp, Aaron Rodgers revealed a hilarious reason why he’s retiring after the 2026 season.
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