After the New York Jets regular season ended with a disappointing 5-12 record, four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers would not commit to the 2025 season. While under contract, he simply was not certain if he wanted to put his body through the rigors of another season.
But when Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey gave the indication that they did not want him back, Rodgers flew to New York to discuss his future, indicating his desire to play for the Jets in 2025.
However, he was basically told, “Thanks, but no thanks,” and given his release.
Following this development, Rodgers did not see himself courted by many NFL teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he ended up signing, were the only team that expressed any interest in him. Before signing with them, though, Rodgers needed to decide if he even wanted to play.
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Says 2025 Is “Probably” His Last Season
Of course, he did decide he wanted to play and signed a one-year contract with the Steelers. However, beyond this year, Rodgers is pretty sure he knows what is in the cards for him.
Retirement.
He told Pat McAfee on Tuesday:
“Yeah, I’m pretty sure this is it. That’s why we just did a one-year deal. Steelers didn’t need to put any extra years on that or anything, so this was really about finishing with a lot of love and fun and peace for the career that I’ve had.
“I played 20 frickin’ years. It’s been the long run. I’ve enjoyed it and no better place to finish than in one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL with Mike Tomlin and a great group of leadership and great guys in the city that expects you to win.”
It is interesting that Rodgers, who at time said he wanted to spend his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, all of a sudden can’t think of a “better way” to end his football career than playing for Pittsburgh, who was in reality the only team that had any interest in him.
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