Aaron Rodgers says this will be his last NFL season after Mike McCarthy helped pull him back to the Steelers: 'This is it'

Aaron Rodgers, 42, announced on Wednesday May 20, 2026 that the upcoming NFL season will be his last, stating 'This is it' in his first public comments after signing a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time MVP, who won his championships with the Green Bay Packers, will be playing his 22nd NFL season and his second with Pittsburgh. Head coach Mike McCarthy is credited with helping convince Rodgers to return for one final campaign.