Aaron Rodgers Declares 2025 Likely Will Be His Final NFL Season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced Tuesday that he expects the 2025 season to be his final year in the NFL.

The four-time MVP made the declaration during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," citing his recent one-year contract as evidence of his retirement plans.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure this is it," Rodgers said on Tuesday's show.

"That's why we just did a one-year deal." The 41-year-old quarterback signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with Pittsburgh earlier this month.

The deal includes $10 million guaranteed and can reach $19.5 million with incentives, according to sources.

Rodgers joined the Steelers after the New York Jets released him in March.

His departure from New York came one month after what he described as a contentious meeting with new coach Aaron Glenn and new general manager Darren Mougey.

The Pittsburgh signing creates compelling storylines for the upcoming season.

Rodgers will face his former Jets team in Week 1 when New York hosts the Steelers in their season opener.

Week 8 presents another significant matchup when Rodgers and the Steelers host the Green Bay Packers on "Sunday Night Football." The veteran quarterback spent his first 18 NFL seasons in Green Bay, establishing numerous franchise records.

Rodgers holds Packers records for touchdown passes (475), completion percentage (65.3) and passer rating (103.6).

He ranks second in franchise history behind Brett Favre in passing yards (59,055) and completions (5,001).

The 2025 season will mark Rodgers' 21st year in the NFL, capping a career that includes four MVP awards and extensive franchise records across two decades of elite quarterback play..

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