Aaron Rodgers confirms 2026 will be his final NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, at 42 years old, announced on July 28, 2026, that he will retire after the upcoming season. This confirms previous speculation about his future in the league as he nears the end of his career. Rodgers' decision comes as he looks to wrap up a long and successful tenure in football. The announcement adds clarity for both the Steelers and their fans as they prepare for the season ahead.
- •Rodgers states he will retire after the 2026 season
- •Announcement made on July 28, 2026
- •Rodgers is currently 42 years old
- •This season will be his last in the NFL
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rodgers says there's 'zero debate' 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
- 6:18 PMESPN — Rodgers: 'Zero debate' 2026 will be final season
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers says 2026 is his final season
- 5:55 PMESPN NFL — Rodgers: 'Zero doubt' 2026 will be final season
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers: "Zero debate" about this being my final season
"Aaron Rodgers says there's “zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue. While native son Mike McCarthy's Pittsburgh roots run deep, he also brings a career full of experiences built coaching elsewhere to a franchise that has done certain things a certain way for a long, long time.
"Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, affirmed Tuesday that 2026 will be his final season in playing football in the NFL.
"Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, affirmed Tuesday that 2026 will be his final season playing football in the NFL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:05 PMRodgers says there's 'zero debate' 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
Aaron Rodgers says there's “zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue. While native son Mike McCarthy's Pittsburgh roots run deep, he also brings a career full of experiences built coaching elsewhere to a franchise that has done certain things a certain way for a long, long time.
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 6:18 PMRodgers: 'Zero debate' 2026 will be final season
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, affirmed Tuesday that 2026 will be his final season playing football in the NFL.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:56 PMAaron Rodgers says 2026 is his final season
Aaron Rodgers made it very clear he is not coming back in 2027 under any circumstances.
- ESPN NFLJul 28, 2026, 5:55 PMRodgers: 'Zero doubt' 2026 will be final season
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, affirmed Tuesday that 2026 will be his final season in playing football in the NFL.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:21 PMAaron Rodgers: "Zero debate" about this being my final season
Rodgers said he isn't having second thoughts about 2026 being his swan song.
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