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Aaron Rodgers Reveals How Wife Brittani Played a Role in Decision to Play One Final NFL Season
Rodgers said he has zero debate that the season will be his last, ending a one-year return after helping Pittsburgh win the AFC North.
- On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed the 2026 NFL season will be his last, telling reporters "Yeah, this is it."
- Rodgers considered retiring after 2025 but returned after the Steelers hired head coach Mike McCarthy in January. His wife, Brittani, encouraged him, saying "You can do one more year."
- Entering his 22nd NFL season, the four-time NFL MVP played 16 games in 2025, leading the Steelers to an AFC North title before a wild-card playoff loss.
- The team is adjusting to a new era under McCarthy, who replaced former coach Mike Tomlin after his 19-year run. Training camp in Latrobe reflects the organizational shift.
- Despite Rodgers' definitive stance, Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf suggested a "great season" could prompt a 2027 return. Rodgers quickly shut down the speculation.
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Aaron Rodgers Reveals How Wife Brittani Played a Role in Decision to Play One Final NFL Season
Aaron Rodgers—who confirmed his NFL retirement from the Pittsburgh Steelers—shared how wife Brittani helped him decide to play his final 2025-2026 season for former Packers coach Mike McCarthy.
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Aaron Rodgers Reveals Mystery Wife Brittani Allowed Him to Return for Final NFL Season
Aaron Rodgers was given the blessing of his wife, Brittani, to return for his final NFL season. “I talked to the wife and she said, ‘You can do one more year,’” Rodgers, 42, told reporters at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Tuesday, July 28. “I said, ‘Well, we’ll see if it works out.’ And then it kind of all came together.” Rodgers admitted he thought “last year might it,” but was inspired to return after the Steelers hired Mike McC…
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