Aaron Rodgers never quite announced his retirement after the 2025 season, but he strongly suggested it will be his last one shortly after he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, he’s walked back that stance with a more open attitude toward returning for 2026. The real answer depends heavily on how things go this season.
Steelers reporter Jeff Hathhorn listed the criteria that he believes would compel Rodgers to return in 2026.
“I would think if they have that type of success where they win a playoff game to which, if you win a playoff game, you feel like you’re on the edge,” Hathhorn said Thursday via 93.