Aaron Rodgers joins Pittsburgh Steelers for final NFL season

Aaron Rodgers has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for what he has described as his final NFL season. Reports indicate that Rodgers had expressed a desire to return to the New York Jets following the 2024 season, but the decision to part ways was driven by the Jets' search for new leadership. Candidates for the team's new head coach and general manager positions reportedly declined to bring the veteran quarterback back, leading to his release and subsequent signing with Pittsburgh to reunite with former coach Mike McCarthy.

In recent NFL quarterback power rankings, Rodgers was placed at number 18, one spot behind Baker Mayfield. Analysts noted that while the 42-year-old has lost some of his former mobility, he maintains high efficiency, citing a 24-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio from his previous season. His performance in 2025 included 24 touchdowns and only seven interceptions.