Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers 'Pretty Sure' He'll Retire Following 2025 Season

When Aaron Rodgers finally agreed to a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in June, it was only a one-year deal. It turns out that it will likely be the final contract of Rodgers’ historic NFL career.

The new Steelers quarterback is “pretty sure” he will retire following the 2025 NFL season, he told “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday.

“That’s why we did a one-year deal,” Rodgers said. “The Steelers didn’t need to put any extra years on that or anything. This was really about finishing with a lot of love, fun and peace for the career I’ve had. I’ve played 20 freaking years. It’s been a long, long run. I’ve enjoyed it.

“What better place to finish than with one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL, Mike Tomlin and a great group of leadership and guys in a city that expects you to win?”

Rodgers, who’ll turn 42 during the 2025 regular season, previously pontificated retirement during the 2023 offseason. However, he ultimately decided to keep playing, and requested the Green Bay Packers trade him to the New York Jets at the time. Green Bay granted his wish, trading him to New York that offseason.

While Rodgers tore his Achilles in his first game with the Jets in 2023, he didn’t seem to seriously contemplate retirement over the last two seasons. Following a disappointing 2024 season, the Jets released Rodgers. After months of speculation and rumors, Rodgers put pen to paper on a deal with the Steelers on June 7.

Now, Rodgers will look to avenge the last two years in what he says will likely be his final season in the NFL. He already has a Hall of Fame résumé, with his first 20 seasons in the NFL arguably placing him among the best quarterbacks in league history. His four MVP wins are the second-most in NFL history, trailing just Peyton Manning, and his 10 Pro Bowl nods are tied for the fifth-most among quarterbacks.

Statistically, Rodgers is seventh all-time in passing yards (62,952) and fifth in passing touchdowns (503). He leads all active players in both stats, and has a chance to move into the top-five in all-time passing yards and fourth in all-time passing touchdowns this season. Additionally, Rodgers has the best passer rating (102.6) and interception percentage (1.4%) in NFL history.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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