Aaron Rodgers Announces Final NFL Season in 2027

Aaron Rodgers has made his retirement plans official. The 42-year-old quarterback, set to turn 43 during the current season, is stepping away from professional football after this campaign concludes. It represents his 22nd season in the NFL, with the majority of his career spent with the Green Bay Packers before his recent move to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rodgers inked a one-year deal with the Steelers worth up to $25 million. When pressed on whether this would be his final year in the league, he offered a straightforward response: "Yes. This is it," according to ESPN.

The exact timing of Rodgers' last game remains uncertain and will depend on how the Steelers' season unfolds. Should Pittsburgh miss the playoffs, his final contest would come during Week 18 of the regular season, likely falling around January 10, 2027. For a postseason run, wild-card games are scheduled for January 16–18, divisional matchups for January 23–24, and conference championships for January 31. The Super Bowl is slated for February 14, 2027.

Until the Steelers progress further into their schedule, the specific date of Rodgers' farewell game will remain unclear.