"Pretty sure this is it": Aaron Rodgers reveals retirement timeline ahead of Steelers debut

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers Minicamp - Source: Imagn
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Rodgers has spent 20 years in the league, with the majority of those coming with the Green Bay Packers. He had a disappointing two-season stint with the New York Jets before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in June.

On "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday, the quarterback said he is fairly confident that the 2025 NFL season will be the final campaign of his career.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure this is it. That's why we did a one-year deal. The Steelers didn't need to put any extra years on it or anything like that. So, you know, this was really about finishing with a lot of love and fun and peace for the career that I've had. I've played 20 freakin years, it's been a long, long run. I've enjoyed it."
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Rodgers does not think there is a better place to finish his career than in Pittsburgh with the group of players the team currently has.

"What better place to finish than in one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL with Mike Tomlin and a great group of leadership and great guys in a city that expects you to win?" Rodgers said.
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Rodgers has the chance to challenge for the postseason and a Super Bowl in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The organization has one of the best head coaches in the league in Mike Tomlin, an elite defensive unit with stars in T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward, and an exciting offensive unit that features receiver DK Metcalf and running back Kaleb Johnson.

Meanwhile, Rodgers will personally be looking to continue climbing the all-time leaderboards at the QB position. He currently ranks No. 6 in games played (248), No. 7 in passing yards (62,952), No. 7 in completions (5,369), and No. 5 in passing touchdowns (503).

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