Aaron Rodgers Plans Retirement With Green Bay Packers After Steelers Tenure

Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP and future Hall of Famer, is having a standout season as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading the AFC North and positioning the team for a postseason run. Despite his success in Pittsburgh, Rodgers has made it clear he intends to retire as a member of the Green Bay Packers, the team where he spent 18 seasons, won a Super Bowl, and earned his MVP awards. Rodgers expressed deep affection for Green Bay, stating that his football career "starts and will end one day with Green Bay," and plans to retire there, possibly through a ceremonial one-day contract. The upcoming game between the Steelers and Packers is notable as Rodgers faces his former team for the first time, sparking nostalgia and speculation about his retirement. While initially signaling this season would be his last, Rodgers’ resurgence with the Steelers has led to speculation he might return in 2026, though no decisions have been finalized. Regardless, his legacy remains deeply tied to Green Bay, where he achieved most of his career milestones and where he intends to conclude his NFL journey.