For veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the 2025 NFL season is more than just another chapter—it’s likely the final one. After a tumultuous stint with the New York Jets, the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer has found what he hopes will be the perfect setting for his swan song: the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP and one of the most decorated quarterbacks of his generation, joined the Steelers this offseason after parting ways with a Jets organization that failed to live up to expectations. Injuries, organizational dysfunction, and constant media scrutiny left Rodgers frustrated in New York. But in Pittsburgh, he seems to have found something he desperately needed at this point in his career—a fresh start with a franchise known for stability and tradition.
Speaking recently on the Golf Channel, Rodgers opened up about his excitement for this new opportunity and confirmed that this season will likely be his last in the NFL. For Rodgers, this final campaign isn’t just about stats or accolades—it’s about writing the ending to his career the way he’s always envisioned.
“Well, I just like the newness of it all,” Rodgers said. “I’m excited about being with such a great franchise, with a Hall of Fame head coach in Mike Tomlin. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Arthur Smith, our offensive coordinator, and our quarterback coach, Tom Arth. He was actually in my quarterback room a million years ago. I’ve known Tom since we were young kids without any gray hair. So, it’s fun. It’s a good quarterback room, there’s great leadership in the locker room, and it’s a great fan base. I’m just excited to get back out there and finish my career the right way.”
Rodgers’ arrival in Pittsburgh has sparked optimism for a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2017. The Steelers have long been known for their tough defenses and blue-collar identity, but in recent years, they’ve struggled to find consistency at the quarterback position. By bringing in Rodgers, they’re hoping his leadership and experience can take them over the hump and back into Super Bowl contention.
The relationship between Rodgers and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin played a major role in his decision to join Pittsburgh. The two have shared a mutual respect for years, often exchanging praise when their teams met during Rodgers’ long tenure in Green Bay. According to Rodgers, that connection made the decision to sign with the Steelers a natural one.
“I think there were conversations with other organizations for sure,” Rodgers admitted. “But the rapport that developed between me and Mike made it to where, as I was going through my personal stuff, there wasn’t really any other option for me. It was here, or not play.”
Rodgers is entering his 21st NFL season, but the excitement in his voice suggests he still has something left in the tank. For the Steelers, the hope is that this final chapter will be one filled with vintage Rodgers performances—precise passes, late-game heroics, and perhaps one more playoff run before he calls it a career.
Pittsburgh fans are no strangers to legendary careers coming to a close in the black and gold, and if Rodgers has his way, his final season will be one to remember. As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on the veteran quarterback to see if he can help lead the Steelers back to glory and ride off into the sunset on his own terms.