Aaron Rodgers prepares for final NFL season with Pittsburgh Steelers

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Aaron Rodgers prepares for final NFL season with Pittsburgh Steelers
Summary

Aaron Rodgers enters his final NFL season this Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons. At 43, the veteran quarterback joins a team led by head coach Mike McCarthy. The Steelers aim to improve upon recent post-season performances, having failed to secure a playoff win since 2016. Rodgers currently ranks fourth on the league's all-time passing touchdown list with 527, trailing Peyton Manning by 12 scores. Off-season analysts have ranked the team 20th, with concerns regarding their ability to advance past the opening round of the playoffs. The upcoming season marks the conclusion of a career that includes four MVP awards and one Super Bowl victory.

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  • Aaron Rodgers begins his final season this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
  • The quarterback holds 527 career passing touchdowns, ranking fourth all-time.
  • Mike McCarthy serves as the new head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • The team holds an over-under win total of 8.5 for the 2026 season.
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  • 6:51 PMYahoo SportsThe end of Aaron Rodgers is here. Naturally, it’s complicated
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Rodgers is going out on his own terms, which should provide for a wild final-season ride.

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