Overview
- Rodgers re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal and has signaled that the 2026 season will be his final year in the NFL.
- He led a pre‑training‑camp bonding trip for the offense and posted photos with the two‑word caption “Last Rodeo,” underscoring his public intent for a final run.
- The team replaced long-time coach Mike Tomlin with Mike McCarthy, reuniting Rodgers with a familiar head coach and sharpening the club’s short-term focus.
- Pittsburgh tweaked the offense in the offseason by adding receiver Michael Pittman Jr. while parting ways with Kenneth Gainwell and Jonnu Smith.
- Broadcasters and former players have tempered expectations, saying the Steelers could be a nine‑ or ten‑win team that reaches the playoffs but is unlikely to be a true Super Bowl favorite, which leaves open questions about a long-term quarterback plan and roster upgrades next offseason.