Aaron Rodgers confirms decision to play one more year for Steelers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:28 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Aaron Rodgers, 42, announced he will return for a 22nd NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after discussions with his wife. He stated there was 'zero debate' about his decision to come back, crediting newly appointed head coach Mike McCarthy for influencing his choice. Rodgers, who married in 2025, emphasized his desire to keep his personal life private, noting the public interest in his relationship. This season marks his second with the Steelers after previously playing for the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers.
- •Rodgers will play his 22nd NFL season for the Steelers.
- •He discussed his return with his wife.
- •Mike McCarthy's hiring influenced his decision.
- •Rodgers married in 2025, keeping his wife's identity private.
- •This is Rodgers' second season with Pittsburgh.
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- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers’ Mystery Wife Told Him ‘You Can Do 1 More Year’ of Football: ‘Zero Debate’
"It looks like Aaron Rodgers will soon be hanging up his football jersey. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, July 28 — as seen in video posted to social media — the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 42, was asked about his decision to come back for his 22nd season in the NFL. “I thought last year […]
"Aaron Rodgers has suggested that his 22nd NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be his last, crediting head The Aaron Rodgers Claims Mystery Spouse Encouraged Him To ‘Do One More Year’ With The Steelers: ‘I Talked To The Wife’ first appeared on The Blast
"Aaron Rodgers is back to play another season in the NFL, but the 2026 campaign will be his last dance before retiring from the game. The veteran quarterback is set to play his 22 season in the league after agreeing to return for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:28 AMWhat Aaron Rodgers’ wife said about his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers is back to play another season in the NFL, but the 2026 campaign will be his last dance before retiring from the game. The veteran quarterback is set to play his 22 season in the league after agreeing to return for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:30 AMAaron Rodgers Claims Mystery Spouse Encouraged Him To ‘Do One More Year’ With The Steelers: ‘I Talked To The Wife’
Aaron Rodgers has suggested that his 22nd NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be his last, crediting head The Aaron Rodgers Claims Mystery Spouse Encouraged Him To ‘Do One More Year’ With The Steelers: ‘I Talked To The Wife’ first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:58 PMAaron Rodgers’ Mystery Wife Told Him ‘You Can Do 1 More Year’ of Football: ‘Zero Debate’
It looks like Aaron Rodgers will soon be hanging up his football jersey. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, July 28 — as seen in video posted to social media — the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 42, was asked about his decision to come back for his 22nd season in the NFL. “I thought last year […]
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