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

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.

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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.