Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement plans after 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Aaron Rodgers stated he will retire after this season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In an interview on the NFL Network, he expressed excitement about playing under head coach Mike McCarthy but made it clear this will be his final year in the league. Rodgers had several discussions with McCarthy regarding his return, which solidified his decision. The Steelers expect strong contributions from receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. as they aim for a successful season. Rodgers completed 327 of 498 passes for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions last year.
- •Rodgers plans to retire after the 2026 season.
- •He is returning to play under head coach Mike McCarthy.
- •Rodgers expressed confidence in the Steelers' receiving core.
- •He completed 327 passes for over 3,300 yards last season.
- •Conversations with McCarthy influenced his decision to return.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers shuts down possibility of playing past this season
"Aaron Rodgers is looking forward to a solid year playing QB for the Steelers, but he is not going to return to the NFL in 2027
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