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Aaron Rodgers Signs One-Year Deal with Steelers for 2026 Season

Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking his second season with the team and his 22nd in the NFL. The 42-year-old quarterback aims to lead Pittsburgh back into deep playoff contention. Mike McCarthy, Rodgers' former coach from Green Bay, was hired as the Steelers' head coach in January.

05/19/2026 · Wisconsin edition

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Why it matters locally: Rodgers' move to Pittsburgh reunites him with former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, potentially evoking memories and discussions among Wisconsin fans of their successful, and at times turbulent, partnership.

Aaron Rodgers will play his 22nd NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing a one-year contract. This marks his second season with Pittsburgh after a 2025 campaign where he led the team to a 10-6 record and a Wild Card berth. Mike McCarthy, previously Rodgers' coach with the Green Bay Packers from 2006-2018, was hired as the Steelers' head coach in January. During their time together in Green Bay, Rodgers had a 100-57-1 record, including a Super Bowl victory in 2011. The Steelers drafted quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard in recent years, however, neither is considered ready to immediately start. Rodgers' presence provides a veteran leader for the offense.

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