Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he is certain the 2026 season will be his final campaign in the NFL. Zero debate," Rodgers said Tuesday when asked if there would be any question about returning for 2027 (h/t ESPN's Brooke Pryor). Rodgers said his decision to return for a 22nd season hinged on the Steelers hiring his former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy. "People just say things, end of the year, not knowing how the year could go," (h/t Steelers Now's Alan Saunders). Rodgers started 16 games for the Steelers last season.