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Pat McAfee believes Packers still miss Aaron Rodgers’ influence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:37 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Pat McAfee believes Packers still miss Aaron Rodgers’ influence

Summary

Three years after Aaron Rodgers left the Green Bay Packers, Pat McAfee claims the team continues to feel his absence. The 2026 season marks Rodgers' final year in the league, as he has announced plans to retire at its conclusion. Despite the Packers drafting Jordan Love in 2020, they have struggled to advance in the playoffs, culminating in a 9-7-1 record and a Wild Card elimination last season. McAfee pointed out that Rodgers’ charisma and leadership, demonstrated through his practice antics with the Steelers, might be what is lacking in Green Bay. The Packers face the Steelers in the first of their preseason games, where a cameo by Rodgers is unlikely due to his importance to the coaching staff.

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By the Numbers

•Rodgers retired from the Packers three years ago.
•This season will be his last in the NFL.
•Packers had a 9-7-1 record last season.
•Love has yet to lead the Packers past the Divisional Round.
•Rodgers is not expected to play in the preseason opener against the Steelers.

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11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Why Pat McAfee thinks the Packers are still ‘missing’ Aaron Rodgers three years on

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It has been three years since Aaron Rodgers departed the Green Bay Packers, but Pat McAfee feels his presence is still missed in Wisconsin. The 2026 season will be Rodgers’ last in the league having already announced he will be hanging up his cleats at the end of the term.
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