Aaron Rodgers was close to pushing Steelers’ patience with 11th-hour return decision
Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending months of speculation about his future. He made his decision just days before the team's mandatory minicamp, allowing the Steelers to avoid uncertainty at the quarterback position. This will mark Rodgers' 22nd season in the NFL, following a playoff appearance last year.
- ▪Aaron Rodgers finalized a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly before offseason activities began.
- ▪The Steelers had been waiting for Rodgers to make a decision, with their patience reportedly running thin as the deadline approached.
- ▪Rodgers led the Steelers to the playoffs last season, throwing for 24 touchdowns and over 3,300 passing yards.
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NFL Aaron Rodgers was close to pushing Steelers’ patience with 11th-hour return decision By Bryan Fonseca Published May 17, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET Aaron Rodgers waited until nearly the final possible moment before committing to the Steelers. Finally, in joining the team, he ended months of speculation by agreeing to a one-year deal with the franchise shortly before offseason activities begin. The 42-year-old quarterback finalized the agreement after spending much of the offseason supposedly weighing his future, although the general expectation was that Rodgers would be back in Pittsburgh.
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