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Aaron Rodgers returns to Steelers for 22nd NFL season

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Aaron Rodgers is set to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd NFL season on a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $25 million, per The Guardian US and NBC News. The agreements come after Rodgers led Pittsburgh to an AFC North title and a playoff berth in 2025, and after he hinted last year that 2025 could be his final season. NBC cites reports of the deal as part of a broader confirmation from multiple outlets, while The Guardian notes the deal had not yet been announced at the time of reporting. The available accounts describe a reunion with ex-Packers coach Mike McCarthy and emphasize Rodgers’ ongoing involvement with the Steelers.

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An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Aaron Rodgers, 42, agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Steelers on Saturday
New York Post
New York Post
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5/17/2026

Aaron Rodgers returns to Steelers for 22nd NFL season

The 42-year-old quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Steelers, according to multiple reports on Saturday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter added Rodgers is expected to attend voluntary offseason practice sessions , which begin Monday. The decision not only brings him back to Pittsburgh for a second season.

Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 22nd NFL season, per reports
NBC News
NBC News
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5/17/2026

Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 22nd NFL season, per reports

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd season in the NFL, according to multiple reports. Rodgers, 42, suggested last summer that the 2025 season could be his last. He then led the Steelers to the AFC North division title and a playoff berth in his first year with the team, where.

Aaron Rodgers reportedly set for Steelers return on one-year deal worth up to $25m
The Guardian US
The Guardian US
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5/17/2026

Aaron Rodgers reportedly set for Steelers return on one-year deal worth up to $25m

Four-time MVP led Pittsburgh to division title in 2025 Rodgers reunites with ex-Packers coach McCarthy Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers . Two people with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh on.

Aaron Rodgers set to begin his 22nd NFL season after agreeing to a Pittsburgh Steelers contract
Fox News
Fox News
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5/17/2026

Aaron Rodgers set to begin his 22nd NFL season after agreeing to a Pittsburgh Steelers contract

Aaron Rodgers signed a 1-year, $13.65 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if this was a good deal for both sides. Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers — again. Finally. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year contract worth $22.