Aaron Rodgers continues career after wife's encouragement for 2026 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Aaron Rodgers confirmed he will play in the 2026 NFL season, attributing his decision to encouragement from his wife, Brittani. Speaking on July 28 at the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp, Rodgers indicated this will be his final season. Previously, he considered retiring after the 2025 season, but a conversation with his wife convinced him to give it one more shot. Rodgers joined the Steelers in 2025, contributing to the team's division title before their playoff exit. His wife, who prefers to stay out of the public eye, has supported him throughout his career.
- •Rodgers confirms it is his final NFL season.
- •He credits his wife Brittani for encouraging him to play again.
- •Rodgers previously retired thoughts after the 2025 season.
- •He played 16 games for the Steelers last season.
- •Steelers won their division but lost in the wild-card playoffs.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers's wife talked him into playing one more year
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Says He Got Permission from His Wife to Play ‘One More’ Season in NFL
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers says his wife told him he could play in the 2026 season
"“I talked to the wife, and she said, ‘You can do one more year,’ ” the quarterback revealed during a press conference on Tuesday, July 28
"Aaron Rodgers says he got encouragement from his wife to play one more season. Here's what he says Brittani told him.
"Aaron Rodgers says he was ready to retire last year
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:58 PMAaron Rodgers's wife talked him into playing one more year
Aaron Rodgers says he was ready to retire last year
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:00 AMAaron Rodgers Says He Got Permission from His Wife to Play ‘One More’ Season in NFL
“I talked to the wife, and she said, ‘You can do one more year,’ ” the quarterback revealed during a press conference on Tuesday, July 28
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:20 PMAaron Rodgers says his wife told him he could play in the 2026 season
Aaron Rodgers says he got encouragement from his wife to play one more season. Here's what he says Brittani told him.
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