Retirement was floated as an option for much of the 2025 offseason in **[Aaron Rodgers](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2025-06-24_pfr)**‘ case. The future Hall of Famer will suit up for the Steelers this year, but it would come as a surprise if he did so in Pittsburgh or anywhere else after that.
During his latest appearance on the _Pat McAfee Show,_ Rodgers said he is “pretty sure” 2025 will be his final NFL season (video [link](https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1937549688430805015)). At the age of 41, he expectedly took a one-year pact earlier this month to take over starting duties with the Steelers. Today’s remarks all-but confirm the third chapter of his career will be a one-and-done endeavor.
_“It’s been a long run and I’ve enjoyed it,”_ Rodgers added. _“What better place to finish than in one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL.”_
2025 will mark Rodgers’ 21st in the NFL and his 18th as a starting quarterback. A four-time MVP during his Packers tenure, things did not go according to plan upon being traded to the Jets. Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear four snaps into his New York debut, and a comeback attempt proved unnecessary with the team out of postseason contention in December. 2024 brought about a full slate of games, although he struggled with a number of ailments while only managing a partial return to his previous form.
_More to come…_