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Odds Increasing for Aaron Rodgers’ Return to Pittsburgh Steelers, Insider Says

Aaron Rodgers is increasingly likely to return for a 22nd NFL season with the Steelers after talks with new coach Mike McCarthy, who coached him to a Super Bowl win.

  • On Sunday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Rodgers' chances of playing in Pittsburgh have risen after several talks with new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy.
  • Pittsburgh hired Mike McCarthy, who coached Rodgers for 13 seasons and won a Super Bowl with him, after Mike Tomlin stepped down.
  • Before the 2025 season, Aaron Rodgers said he expected his first year in Pittsburgh might be his last after signing ahead of last year following two difficult New York Jets seasons, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported he feels refreshed.
  • Contract negotiations will be necessary if Rodgers returns, and McCarthy must resolve the long-term quarterback question this offseason.
  • In the short term, McCarthy might bring back a familiar face, as Aaron Rodgers valued his Pittsburgh experience and Pittsburgh teammates praise him, with reports saying he appears open to returning.
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Larry Brown Sports broke the news in on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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