Aaron Rodgers Now with Stealers in Likely His Last NFL Team

Aaron Rodgers has transitioned to his 3rd and most likely final NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. [1] He signed a one-year contract with the Steelers after completing two seasons with the New York Jets, each one carrying its strain on him in the form of injury and dysfunction. With the Steelers, Rodgers’s place in the team is well understood by every player due to the culture that’s built by Mike Tomlin, who’s the head coach.

Rodgers said that he considered other teams, including the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants. However, Rogers truly respects Mike Tomlin, who was the main factor that led Rodgers join the team. Ironically enough, Rodgers’s first Super Bowl win was a victory against the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV when he was still with the Green Bay Packers in his early days. [3]

The Steelers have had a long switcheroo of quarterbacks since Ben Roethlisberger retired in 2021. [2] Although Rogers plans not to stay long, the Steelers expect and hope him to combine strong play with veteran leadership. Steelers have not won a single playoff game in eight seasons, and they rely on Rodgers to reach their AFC Championship Game since 2016 and the first Super Bowl since 2010. [1]

Rodgers will turn 42 years old in December. However, he is still very capable of performing at a high level. In 17 games played for the New York Jets last season, he threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 63% completion rate. [2]

Rodgers has the capability to build relationships with his teammates fast and has already been creating bonds with them. This has enabled him to effectively communicate with others both on the field and in meetings. He sits next to a different player for each meal. The connections he built with others are invaluable but can’t be measured.

Rodgers always approaches preparation with urgency. [1] He surprised some players with his unique approach. He has the willingness and patience to teach others, according to Tomlin. Many of the teammates watched him growing up and admired his skills from far away but didn’t really know him very well. He gets misinterpreted mostly because people like to judge a book by its cover, according to quarterback Skylar Thompson. [2] Now, the Steelers have an opportunity to experience Rodgers’s working ethics and leadership as a quarterback. He is a symbol of hope for the Steelers. [1]

Sources:

1. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6558116/2025/08/18/aaron-rodgers-steelers-preseason-nfl-good-vibes/

2. https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/aaron-rodgers-strong-impression-pittsburgh-steelers-will-howard

3. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/a-happy-aaron-rodgers-is-good-news-for-steelers/ar-AA1GxtKt