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One NFL executive delivered a warning on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the playoffs.
While his future remains uncertain, future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the subject of many discussions within the media daily. After spending the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, whether or not the four-time MVP will return to play in the Steel City for at least one more season is up in the air.
Fanduel’s Kay Adams recently chatted about Rodgers and the likelihood of him returning to play for the Steelers in 2026. Due to the team’s recent moves in free agency, Adams believes that Rodgers will come back for at least one more run.
Why An Aaron Rodgers Return to the Pittsburgh Steelers Feels Likely
Aaron Rodgers and Jaylen Warren
GettyAaron Rodgers will turn 43 this December.
Here is what Adams said via Up & Adams this week about the idea of Rodgers returning for his 22nd season:
“They bring in reinforcements, and that makes me believe that Rodgers is going to give it a go in Pittsburgh…I would be so shocked if he doesn’t (return) now with these moves.”
Kay Adams
I like what the Steelers have done so far
Adams is referring to the moves made by Steelers GM Omar Khan in recent days as inspiration for Rodgers to give it one more go. Pittsburgh traded and extended two-time 1,000-yard wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., signed back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle, and agreed to terms with former Super Bowl champion cornerback Jamel Dean. With a couple of prime positions addressed, perhaps Rodgers may decide that it is in his best interest to come back.
Mike McCarthy Is a Factor in Aaron Rodgers’ Decision
Mike McCarthy
GettyMike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers spent 13 years together with the Green Bay Packers.
Perhaps the biggest factor in this entire decision-making process for Rodgers could be his former head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, who was hired for the same position in Pittsburgh after taking last season off.
Rodgers was named the starter in Green Bay in 2008. Between that time and when McCarthy was let go in 2018, the Packers’ offense was incredibly tough to stop. McCarthy led the team to eight playoff appearances, five division titles, three NFC Championship game appearances, and a Super Bowl title. He also helped Rodgers win two of his first four career MVPs.
While Rodgers is now 42 and less mobile than he used to be, he proved in 2025 that he can still be one of the most efficient and smart quarterbacks in the game. The former Super Bowl MVP recorded 25 total touchdowns and just seven interceptions while posting his highest passer rating since his last MVP season in 2021 (94.8). He even battled a fractured wrist in the back half of the season, but still found a way to lead the Steelers to an AFC North title.
Picture him in this McCarthy-led offense once again after all these years. Now, picture him throwing the ball to a Pro-Bowler in DK Metcalf, a big-bodied pass-catcher in Pittman, multiple tight ends in Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, as well as handing the ball off to a couple of 1,000-yard scrimmage backs in Dowdle and Jaylen Warren. The Steelers can be very dangerous on offense if the legend decides not to hang it up just yet.