(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) leaves the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still pondering his future for the 2026 NFL season, which will be his 22nd season if he plays. It seems like the chances are increasing that Rodgers could play, and that will be a beautiful day in the neighborhood for Steelers fans. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy spoke last week to KDKA’s Bob Pompeani, who asked McCarthy about Rodgers playing again, and McCarthy said: “That’s the plan.” According to several national outlets including the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Rodgers has told some of his closest friends that he feels refreshed and really appreciated his year with the Steelers. Pelissero stated that the plan is for Rodgers to take a little bit more time with his decision, and it will probably come prior to the start of NFL free agency in the middle of March.