Mark your calendar: Aaron Rodgers could become only fifth NFL player to reach this incredible milestone

Aaron Rodgers will continue playing in the NFL beyond his 42nd birthday after agreeing a one-year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the details of which have now been revealed. And as a result of the Californians’ longevity, not to mention his undoubted ability, he will now have the opportunity to join one of the league’s most exclusive clubs.

Rodgers’ chance to join exclusive NFL club

The schedule for the 2025 NFL season has dictated that the Steelers will play the four teams in the NFC North (the Bears, the Lions, the Packers and the Vikings), a division in which Rodgers played for 20 years for Green Bay.

If the Steelers defeat the Packers, his former team, he will become only the fifth player in NFL history to have beaten each of the 32 teams in the league.

The others being Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Not bad company to be a part of.

When do they Steelers play the Packers in the 2025 NFL season?

Pittsburgh will host Green Bay in Week 8, with the game due to be played on October 26 at 8:20 p.m. ET. Save the date.

41-year-old Rodgers has been questioned plenty in recent times, particularly after moving to the New York Jets ahead of the 2023 season.

The four-time MVP ruptured his Achilles tendon on his debut for the franchise and was ruled out until 2024. Last season, he played in all 17 regular season games but only led the Jets to five victories. 12 defeats was comfortably the worst return of his career.

Rodgers defended after challenging Jets spell

However, broadcaster Stephen A. Smith is among those who believe he still has what it takes to compete against the very best in the NFL.

“It’s not ideal, I get it. But I’m not gonna collar the crime because you don’t have somebody better than Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow. I got news for you - outside Kansas City and maybe Buffalo, who does have somebody better than Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson?

“I am relieved, because at least I have a quarterback who I believe Aaron Rodgers is still.”

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