Aaron Rodgers has confirmed he will retire after the upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Asked by reporters Wednesday if this would be his final year, Rodgers responded, "Yes... This is it, yeah."
The 42-year-old four-time MVP and Super Bowl champion is entering his 22nd NFL season. Skeptics note he has changed his mind on retirement before, but Rodgers insists this is the end.
Rodgers' legacy is secure: he ranks fourth all-time in passing touchdowns (527), fifth in passing yards (66,274), and is a sure Hall of Famer.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks on after being sacked during the first half of the NFL Wild Card game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Jan. 12, 2026. (Michael Longo/For USA Today Network-PA / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to complete a pass during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 12, 2025. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers audibles during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 12, 2026. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)