Steelers expected to welcome back Aaron Rodgers next season if he decides to play Yahoo Sports Staff January 11, 2026 at 7:20 AM 1 The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome back quarterback Aaron Rodgers if he decides to play next season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. In June, Rodgers signed a oneyear, $13.65 million contract with the Steelers. Going into the season, Rodgers was expected to retire at season's end. After leading the Steelers to a 107 record and an AFC North championship, the door has reportedly opened for the 42yearold quarterback to play another season.
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Yahoo Sports Staff January 11, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome back quarterback Aaron Rodgers if he decides to play next season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
In June, Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Steelers. Going into the season, Rodgers was expected to retire at season's end. After leading the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North championship, the door has reportedly opened for the 42-year-old quarterback to play another season. While Rodgers is undecided on his future, the Steelers would reportedly love to bring him back.
"They hope to get an answer sooner rather than later, like they did last offseason," Rapoport said on NFL Network.
On Dec. 31, Rodgers told reporters he would evaluate his options when the season ends.
"I'm 42, and I'm on a one-year deal. You know what the situation is. Whenever the season ends, I'll be a free agent. That'll give me a lot of options if I still want to play — not a lot of options, but … I would think maybe one or two if I decide I still want to play."
Aaron Rodgers: "I'm 42, and I'm on a 1-year deal. You know what the situation is. Whenever the season ends, I'll be a free agent. That'll give me a lot of options if I still want to play — Not a lot of options, but … I would think maybe 1 or 2 if I decide I still want to play." pic.twitter.com/mwlFS3qsH8
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 31, 2025
After getting cut by the New York Jets last March, Rodgers considered retiring before signing with the Steelers. Rodgers rewarded the Steelers' patience, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and 7 interceptions this season in 16 games. Rodgers missed time this season with a wrist fracture.
If Rodgers retires, longtime Steelers backup quarterback Mason Rudolph and rookie quarterback Will Howard are under contract next season.
The Steelers will play the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs Monday night. This is Rodgers' first playoff appearance since 2022, when he was with the Green Bay Packers.
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Published: January 11, 2026 at 01:27AM on Source: ANDY MAG
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