Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirms this season is his final year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stated in a recent interview that the current season will mark the conclusion of his professional football career. Speaking with Zito Salena of the Washington Post, the four-time NFL MVP expressed his intention to prioritize fatherhood following his retirement from the sport. Rodgers previously discussed his changing perspectives on life and his marriage during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show held at St. Vincent College on August 3. The quarterback has maintained throughout this period that the 2026 season represents his final time on the field. He is not currently expecting a child but stated that he looks forward to that life stage upon leaving the NFL.
- •Aaron Rodgers states he will retire following the 2026 NFL season.
- •The quarterback indicated his primary post-football focus is starting a family.
- •Rodgers confirmed his retirement timeline during an interview with the Washington Post.
- •He previously discussed his personal life during an August 3 appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers reveals future retirement plans
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed in an interview with Zito Salena of the Washington Post that he can’t wait to be a father once he retires. Rodgers has said several times that this season will be his final one.
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