Aaron Rodgers’ 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, which included a playoff appearance and solid passing numbers, has kept retirement talk at bay heading into 2026. At age 42, the veteran quarterback remains in regular contact with the organization, which holds an unsigned tender and is actively planning around his return as the clear starter. Recent reports indicate Rodgers is expected to visit Pittsburgh soon and is viewed as likely to sign for another year, bolstered by teammate support and the team’s roster construction. While he has not yet committed publicly, the absence of any firm retirement signal or injury setbacks aligns with the market’s strong lean toward him playing in 2026 rather than stepping away beforehand.