Legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed that he will play his final season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking the closing of a career of more than two decades in professional American football within the league.

Official announcement: Aaron Rodgers says goodbye to the NFL

During a press conference, Aaron Rodgers was forceful when confirming his retirement at the end of the next campaign.

“Yes, this is it,” the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback responded to questions about whether next season would be his last as a professional player in the NFL.

With this statement, the league is preparing to say goodbye to one of the most influential quarterbacks of the modern era of American football.

Last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers

The veteran quarterback, born in 1983 in California, will play his twenty-second season in the NFL and second with the Pittsburgh Steelers, after his recent renewal for approximately $25 million dollars.

The 2026 campaign is shaping up to be the closing of his time in Pittsburgh, where he will seek to compete at the highest level before his definitive retirement from professional sports.

Reunion with Mike McCarthy and closing of the cycle

One of the most striking elements of this last season will be the reunion between Aaron Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy, who led him for 13 seasons in the Green Bay Packers.

“It's coming full circle,” said Rodgers, who was a four-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion with the Packers.

This reunion adds a relevant emotional and narrative component to his last campaign, reinforcing the symbolism of his farewell.

Career, MVP and legacy in the NFL

Aaron Rodgers retires as one of the most successful quarterbacks of his generation, with four MVP awards and a Super Bowl XLV title with the Green Bay Packers.

His precision, reading of the game and leadership established him as a central figure in the NFL for more than twenty seasons, leaving a mark that is difficult to match in the quarterback position.

Final decision and his time in Pittsburgh

In June 2025, the quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving open the possibility that this would be his last year as a professional.

After various conversations with general manager Omar Khan, coach Mike McCarthy and his close entourage, Aaron Rodgers decided to extend his career for one more season before now confirming his definitive retirement.

His farewell will mark one of the most followed closures of the next NFL season, both on a sporting and media level.