New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that the 2025 season could likely be his final season in the NFL.
Rodgers had this to say on his appearance last week on The Pat McAfee Show:
“I’m pretty sure this is it. That’s why we just did a one-year deal,” “The Steelers didn’t need to put any extra years on that or anything. This was really about finishing with a lot of love and fun and peace for the career that I’ve had.”
Rodgers added, “What better place to finish than in one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL, with (head coach) Mike Tomlin and a great group of leadership and great guys.”
He also added, “I didn’t need this. I didn’t need it at all. I don’t feel the need to prove anything to anybody, don’t have any chip on my shoulder that I need to hold on to. I don’t want the attention. I know that’s a narrative out there. When this is all done … you won’t see me. I won’t be in the public, I don’t want to live a public life. While I’m in it, for this year, I’m going to give the Steelers everything that I’ve got and empty the tank.”
Rodgers, who is 41, signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh June. This comes after spending the past two seasons with the New York Jets. The four-time NFL MVP had considered retiring this offseason before joining the Steelers.
The Steelers haven’t had a losing season since Tomlin took over as head coach in 2007. However, Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2016 season, having gone one-and-done five times since its last postseason win.
Rodgers’ expected last dance with Pittsburgh features games against his former two teams. The Steelers play the Jets in their season opener and the Packers in October.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on YouTube
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