It didn’t catch Pittsburgh Steelers fans by surprise when Aaron Rodgers initially said that his first season with the black and gold would likely be his last in the NFL. At 41 years old with a Hall of Fame resume in hand, it made sense for Rodgers to load up for one final run.
It fits well with the Steelers' apparent plans, too. The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, the quarterback class is already being hyped as one of the best of the decade, and Omar Khan has hoarded picks for that class to maneuver into position to land the next franchise quarterback.