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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

Aaron Rodgers announces 2026 will be his final NFL season

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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What they're saying

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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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