Watch : Aaron Rodgers Reveals Wife Brittani's Influence on Final NFL SeasonAaron Rodgers consulted his teammate in life when it came to exploring his next steps in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback—who previously announced his retirement following the 2025-2026 season—explained how his wife Brittani influenced his decision to play under his former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy for his 22nd and final year in the league. "I thought last year might be it, and then Mike got hired," Rodgers told reporters during a July 28 press conference, before adding, "I talked to the wife. After all, Rodgers and McCarthy made history for 13 seasons in Wisconsin, leaving some fans with hope they could continue another memorable run in Pittsburgh beyond this season. As such, he had a simple response as to whether the upcoming season's results could change his retirement plans.