Aaron Rodgers led the Pittsburgh Steelers to an AFC North title and playoff berth in his first season with the team. However, his one-year contract with the Steelers officially expired on March 11 when the new league year began.
While there is speculation of the Steelers and Rodgers running it back in 2026, the four-time MVP is also contemplating retirement. Last year, he threw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions last year. However, at 42 years old, he is clearly at the back end of his career.
With no official decision, speculation continues to grow, even from his teammates. Earlier this offseason, the Steelers traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts.
The former USC Trojan racked up 80 receptions for 784 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. He's expected to help bolster the Steelers' wide receiver corps, which last season failed to produce a 1,000-yard pass catcher.
Rodgers' decision will, of course, directly affect who Pittman has throwing him the ball for his first year with Pittsburgh. On Monday, he appeared on "Up and Adams," hosted by Kay Adams, and gave his insight on the situation.
"I think that he wants to play, like just knowing Aaron prior to this… I think that he's just going to try and play as long as he can," Pittman said.
While Pittman appears confident that Rodgers will return, the Steelers' options beyond the 10-time Pro Bowler are thin. The only other quarterbacks under contract going into the 2026 season are Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.
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