This is massive news for Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN, Pittsburgh Steelers players want QB Aaron Rodgers back next season.
Rodgers, 42, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers remain open to an Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it's unlikely because of Mike Tomlin's resignation, sources told ESPN," Schefter wrote. "The Steelers players are more than open to Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh; they want the four-time league MVP back and conveyed as much to various members of the Steelers organization during their exit meetings last week, according to sources.
"Almost all Steelers players praised Rodgers during their exit interviews, and most if not all of them want the veteran quarterback to return in 2026. His support among players was universal, and those around the organization pointed out how beloved and respected Rodgers was there.
"Rodgers, 42, did not commit to retiring or returning to the Steelers during his conversations with the organization, according to sources, and wants to take time away before deciding his future. Whoever the defending AFC North champion Steelers pick for their next head coach likely would factor into Rodgers' decision, according to sources. A source told ESPN that the Steelers are expected to speak about their coaching vacancy with Mike McCarthy, Rodgers' former head coach with the Green Bay Packers."
A future Hall of Famer, Rodgers finished with 3,322 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He completed 65.7% of his passes.
The Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs.
After Tomlin stepped down as head coach, Rodgers and T.J. Watt cried, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.
If Rodgers retires from the NFL, he will finish his pro career with 66,274 passing yards and 527 passing touchdowns. The future Hall of Famer has played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets and Steelers.
Rodgers won his lone Super Bowl during the 2010 season. Ironically, the Packers beat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Rodgers hasn't gotten back to the Super Bowl since then.
It will be fascinating to see what Rodgers decides to do this offseason. If he doesn't retire, the Steelers will push hard to re-sign him.
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