Aaron Rodgers prepares for 22nd season with Super Bowl goal in Pittsburgh
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, stating that a Super Bowl championship remains his primary objective. The 42-year-old signal-caller cited the team's veteran leadership, defensive acquisitions, and youth as reasons for his optimism regarding the roster. Rodgers is reunited with head coach Mike McCarthy, with whom he previously worked at the Green Bay Packers. This follows a 2025 season where the team secured an AFC North title but exited the playoffs after a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. In that game, Rodgers recorded a 50.8 passer rating while completing approximately half of his attempts. The veteran is entering what is widely expected to be his final season, with his performance and the development of the offensive line identified as critical factors for the team's postseason potential.
- •Aaron Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season aiming for a Super Bowl title with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •The team reached the playoffs last year before losing 30-6 to the Houston Texans.
- •Head coach Mike McCarthy is reunited with Rodgers to oversee the team's offensive direction.
- •Rodgers highlights the team's veteran leadership and defensive depth as keys to competing in the AFC.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Could Aaron Rodgers Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl With This Roster?
"Aaron Rodgers is not coming back to the Pittsburgh Steelers for another farewell tour but came back because the veteran quarterback thinks the Steelers can actually win something, and with his 22nd NFL season about to begin and his retirement already looming, Rodgers has made it clear that another Super Bowl is the goal. The […] The post Could Aaron Rodgers Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl With This Roster? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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