Aaron Rodgers prepares for farewell season with Pittsburgh Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is set for his 22nd NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers at age 42. He has reconnected with coach Mike McCarthy, whom he recommended for the head coaching job. After a tumultuous career marked by conflicts and controversies, Rodgers is aiming for closure this season. Last year, he played only four snaps due to a torn Achilles and is now looking to rebound with the Steelers after signing a one-year deal worth $13.65 million.
- •Rodgers reunites with coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh.
- •He aims to close the chapter on his NFL career.
- •Last season, Rodgers played only four snaps due to injury.
- •He signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Steelers.
- •Rodgers had a successful prior season, throwing for 3,322 yards.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Great, one more season from the most annoying player in the NFL
"Pittsburgh's 42-year-old quarterback has reunited with Mike McCarthy for a farewell season and he is bringing two decades of grudges, needles and podcast rants along for the ride.
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