Aaron Rodgers still weighing return to the Pittsburgh Steelers
The four-time MVP discussed his future on The Pat McAfee Show as his status with Pittsburgh remains uncertain.
The future of Aaron Rodgers with the Pittsburgh Steelers remains up in the air. The four-time NFL MVP appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and revealed that he is in no rush to decide whether he will return for a second season with the team.
Rodgers mulls over first season with Steelers and NFL future
Last season, Rodgers helped lead Pittsburgh to a 10–7 record and an AFC North title, the franchise’s first since 2020. However, the Steelers were eliminated early in the playoffs.
“I’ve talked to (head coach) Mike (McCarthy), I’ve talked to (general manager) Omar (Khan). They haven’t put any kind of deadline on it,” Rodgers said on the podcast. “There’s no contract offer or anything, so there’s nothing really to discuss. I’m a free agent. I’m enjoying my time with my wife and this part of the offseason. I think conversations will happen down the road.”
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers to @PatMcAfeeShow: “Anyone on here expecting me to make some big decision on here, just turn it off right now.”
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 4, 2026
But Rodgers is effusive in praising new Steeelrs coach Mike McCarthy. Says there’s no deadline. Conversations to be had down the line.
If Rodgers does return, he would reunite with head coach Mike McCarthy, who was hired in January following the resignation of Mike Tomlin. McCarthy and Rodgers previously spent 13 seasons together with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2018.
“I loved my time with Mike over the years,” the quarterback added.
For now, the only quarterbacks currently confirmed on Pittsburgh’s roster for next season are Will Howard and Mason Rudolph, meaning the team will need clarity on Rodgers’ decision as the offseason progresses.
"I've talked to Mike and I've talked to Omar..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 4, 2026
I'm enjoying the offseason and there's conversations to be had down the line..
There's hasn't been any deadlines or contracts"@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/tfbXHWz6du
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