Veteran NFL quarterback Rodgers says he will retire after 2026 season
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will retire at the end of the 2026 NFL season after signing a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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"Yes, this is it."
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
"He plays the game like he's still 10 years old running around in the backyard."
— Tom Arth , Athlete
""This is it," Rodgers said Wednesday when the four-time NFL MVP was asked if this would be his final year."
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
""It is like a (bunch of) ‘pinch me’ moments that have happened in the last few days.""
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
""Took me back to being a 22-year-old kid.""
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
""He can still throw it with anybody.""
— Mike McCarthy , Athlete
"Yes, this is it."
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
"I thought that was probably it for me in Pittsburgh."
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
"But when the decision was made to hire Mike [McCarthy], I started opening my mind back up to coming back."
— Aaron Rodgers , Athlete
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Aaron Rodgers is a veteran professional American football quarterback known for his passing prowess.
Former head coach of the Green Bay Packers during much of Aaron Rodgers' tenure there.
Former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
General manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks coach who commented on Aaron Rodgers' playing style.
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Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will retire at the end of the 2026 NFL season after signing a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers, 42, confirmed that the 2026 NFL season will be his final one, expressing his decision during a press conference.
Aaron Rodgers has confirmed he will retire after the 2026 NFL season, stating, 'This is it.'
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, with sources indicating the deal is worth up to $25 million.
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