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Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws during the first half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back for Year 22, as he looks to push the AFC North franchise back into the postseason with head coach Mike McCarthy.
But being 42 years old, naturally, some think that Rodgers wouldn't return in 2026, instead ride off into the sunset as one of the best to ever do it.
Instead, he's back for a second season with the Steelers, and as the offseason workouts continued, Rodgers is getting his feet underneath him.
And when asked if the 2026 season would be his last, Rodgers didn't mince his words.
"Yes, this is it," Rodgers said via NFL.com.
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Rodgers hoping for perfect send-off
A lot of people don't have high hopes for the Steelers in 2026, even though they are the defending division champs.
But with the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh looms as the third-best team in the division, so playoffs, at least right now, look tough for the Steelers to make.
However, the franchise added Rico Dowdle and Michael Pittman Jr. to the offense to give Rodgers more weapons, plus with Mike McCarthy as the play-caller, a few are bullish on what the Steelers can do.
And in 2026, it will be Rodgers' swansong in the NFL, and he'll be hoping that it ends on a high note.
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