NFL news: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers officially announces retirement plans
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers officially announced his retirement plans, which include hanging it up after the 2026 NFL season.
NFL legend and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has announced his retirement plans, and the countdown is officially on. Rodgers, who spoke with reporters during media availability on Wednesday, didn't sugar coat his retirement plans: he's hanging it up following the 2026 season. Aaron Rodgers said this is his last year.
Period. Exclamation point ā Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 20, 2026 After contemplating retirement following the 2025 season, Rodgers decided to give it one last go and reunite with his former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh. In his 2025 debut season with the Steelers , Rodgers proved he still had plenty of fuel left in the gas tank ā throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns despite a below-average cast of receiving options.
Rodgers will be looking to cap off his 22nd season and likely retirement with a bang, hopefully leading the Steelers to their seventh Lombardi Trophy in the process. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers says he'll retire at end of 2026 NFL season