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Will Aaron Rodgers retire? Steelers return '50-50,' teammate says
TL;DR
Aaron Rodgers' potential return to the Steelers for the 2026 season is uncertain, with linebacker Patrick Queen stating the odds are '50-50.' The decision hinges on various factors as the NFL Draft approaches.
Key points
- Aaron Rodgers may return to the Steelers for the 2026 season.
- Patrick Queen stated the odds of Rodgers' return are '50-50.'
- Queen described Rodgers as a great teammate and quarterback.
- Rodgers is currently on a 1-year contract that ends in 2025.
- The decision may be influenced by the upcoming NFL Draft.
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As the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh approaches, it seems likely that quarterback Aaron Rodgers could return to the Steelers for another season after playing out a 1-year contract in 2025. But not everyone is so sure.
In an appearance on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, who joined the team in 2024, said he thought the odds of Rodgers' return were "50-50," NBC Sports reported.
"Is he gonna be back? I don’t know," Queen said. "But hell, I’ll take him. Dude is a great teammate, great quarterback. We all know him, we all love him. He knows how to win. We just have to be better for him."
Here's what to know about what could go into that decision.
When could Rodgers commit to the Steelers?
If he chooses to come back to the Steel City, Rodgers may commit to the Steelers during the draft. There's also the possibility that he may wait to see if another team loses its starter and gives him a call.
Other than the Arizona Cardinals, every NFL team already has a clear starter or candidates to win the starting job for 2026.
How long has Rodgers played for the Steelers?
Rodgers signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in June 2025 and played his 21st NFL season with them. Initially, he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft as the 24th overall pick.
Rodgers arrived to the team under head coach Mike Tomlin, who coached for the Steelers from 2007 to January of this year, with a tenure that included one Super Bowl win. Mike McCarthy, the former head coach of the Green Bay Packers and , now leads the team.
Q&A
What are the chances of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Steelers?
Linebacker Patrick Queen believes the chances are '50-50' for Aaron Rodgers' return to the Steelers.
When will Aaron Rodgers decide about his future with the Steelers?
Rodgers' decision regarding his future with the Steelers could come before or during the 2026 NFL Draft.
What did Patrick Queen say about Aaron Rodgers?
Patrick Queen praised Rodgers as a great teammate and quarterback, expressing uncertainty about his return.
What contract situation is Aaron Rodgers currently in?
Aaron Rodgers is currently playing out a 1-year contract with the Steelers that ends after the 2025 season.
