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After Mike Tomlin resigned last month after 19 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach.
McCarthy sat out the 2025 season after being released by the Dallas Cowboys after five seasons there. Previously, he coached Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers for 13 years.
Now, it appears a 14th season is on the horizon.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh on October 12, 2025. (Matt Freed/AP Photo)
NFL Network reported that the chances of Rodgers returning to the Steelers for a 22nd NFL season are “increasing.”
It’s not entirely clear what the initial chances were, but even at the end of the season, Rodgers, who originally looked like the 2025 season would be his last, didn’t seem ready to go.
“I won’t make any emotional decisions.” Rodgers said. “I’m disappointed. It’s been such a fun year. Obviously, a lot of adversity, but a lot of fun.”
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and head coach Mike McCarthy stand on the sideline during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 16, 2018. (Jeff Hanisch/USA TODAY Sports)
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At the time he signed with the Steelers, he said he “pretty sure” the 2025 season would be his last, but there’s no doubt that Rodgers has at least prepared for the possibility of a 22nd NFL season, given McCarthy’s hiring.
McCarthy and Rodgers made magic happen in Green Bay, winning a Super Bowl in the 2010 season. McCarthy won the NFC North six times in Green Bay, and the duo made the playoffs eight years in a row.
This season marked the first time since 2021 that Rodgers made the playoffs — he missed them in his final year in Green Bay and then failed to make either campaign with the New York Jets.
Aaron Rodgers talks with head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2015 NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Rodgers has thrown 24 touchdowns against seven interceptions with 3,322 yards and a 65.7 completion percentage.
