Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for what would be his 22nd NFL season, multiple outlets report. Sources cited by The Athletic and NBC News indicate Rodgers is back with the Steelers after previously suggesting last summer that the 2025 season might be his final one. The Athletic reports that Rodgers, who turns 43 in December, said he was “pretty sure” 2025 would be his last season, but he is now continuing his career in Pittsburgh. The New York Post similarly reports Rodgers is coming back and adds that he has agreed to a one-year deal, citing multiple reports. Across the accounts, the central points are Rodgers’ return to the Steelers, the season count reaching 22, and Rodgers’ age turning 43 later in the year. The reporting provided does not include additional details on contract terms beyond the one-year arrangement mentioned by the Post, nor does it specify any on-field expectations or roster changes. The outlets frame the decision primarily as a reported return after prior comments about possibly ending his career after 2025.