Steelers players aim to secure a championship for Aaron Rodgers in final season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers players are citing added motivation to win a Super Bowl during Aaron Rodgers’ final NFL season. Linebacker Alex Highsmith stated the team's goal is to send the quarterback out as a champion, drawing comparisons to John Elway’s final career win. Cornerback Jamel Dean, who previously played on a championship-winning team with Tom Brady, noted a similar feeling of confidence in Rodgers despite the quarterback entering his final year. In 2025, Rodgers recorded 3,322 passing yards and 24 touchdowns but finished the season with a loss in the AFC Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans. The team’s success remains tied to the performance of the veteran, who continues to lead the offense following his career-long tenure. Rodgers is expected to retire following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign.
- •Aaron Rodgers announced 2026 will be his final season in the NFL.
- •Alex Highsmith identified a team mission to reach and win the Super Bowl for the quarterback.
- •Jamel Dean expressed confidence in the team's ability to support Rodgers based on his past championship experience.
- •Rodgers threw for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns during the 2025 regular season.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Multiple Steelers Willing to Acknowledge Extra Aaron Rodgers Motivation
"Even though Aaron Rodgers knows the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be waiting for his arrival on his first year of eligibility, it’s only natural for any great athlete to want to go out on top. Very few are able to fulfill that dream, but Rodgers’ teammates want to do their part in helping […] The post Multiple Steelers Willing to Acknowledge Extra Aaron Rodgers Motivation appeared first on HEAVY.
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