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Mike McCarthy loves all four Steelers quarterbacks as team approaches OTAs

Aside from hiring a new head coach, the next most important domino is to pair him with the right fit at quarterback. Luckily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers have well documented success alongside one another which peaked with a Super Bowl win in 2011.

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42-year-old Aaron Rodgers finally reveals Mike Tomlin’s role in retirement decision

Aaron Rodgers has finally put a clear ending on one of the longest and most watched careers in modern NFL history. The 42-year-old quarterback is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season, but he is no longer leaving his retirement timeline open.

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Steelers' Rodgers excited about this aspect of final NFL season

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers excited about this aspect of final NFL season

Rodgers revealed some expected news when he confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last as an active player.

Adam Schefter shares why Steelers waited for Aaron Rodgers, team's thoughts on Will Howard

Why Aaron Rodgers reportedly wanted to return to Steelers for another season

True or false? What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in final NFL season

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers DC Patrick Graham Makes Inspiring Claim For Team's Defense In 2026: 'No Need For Any Gimmicks'

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense was nothing short of underwhelming in 2025. A unit that has some of the NFL's premier talent found itself struggling, especially as the season went on.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Completely Contradicts Front Office In First Media Appearance Since Re-Signing

The Pittsburgh Steelers have more clarity on the 2026 season now that veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has officially re-signed with the franchise. He will be the starter in 2026 after another offseason that was full of speculation when it came to that position for the franchise.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / May 21

Mike McCarthy announces change to part of offensive unit

Steelers' Mike McCarthy is announcing permanent change to a major part of the offensive unit

Mike McCarthy announced one decision that will lock a couple of players in place.

Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement decision, explains why he returned to Steelers for one last season

True or false? What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in final NFL season

Jerry Jones makes feelings on Cowboys' controversial George Pickens decision clear

Emmitt Smith has strong reaction to Cowboys' controversial George Pickens decision

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / May 20

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be final season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed in a press conference Wednesday that the 2026 season, his 22nd in the NFL, will be his last. "Yes.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Knows Exactly How To Get Buy-In From Veteran QBs Like Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially brought back quarterback Aaron Rodgers for one last ride while reuniting him with Head Coach Mike McCarthy. There are numerous questions about how well the oldest passer in the league, and one of the oldest head coaches in the NFL can help get an offense into a more modern approach.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 20

Aaron Rodgers says he's retiring, but will he pull a Tom Brady?

Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season, and the veteran quarterback says that this is it. He's not playing another game in the league after this run. But, can we believe him?

Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement decision, explains why he returned to Steelers for one last season

True or false? What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in final NFL season

Steelers' Mike McCarthy is announcing permanent change to a major part of the offensive unit

Bill Belichick repeats take about Tom Brady leaving Patriots in 2020

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Mason Rudolph News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers' Mason Rudolph Won't Back Down From Strong Competition: 'My Plan's To Be Here'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had one of the more interesting quarterback situations in the NFL over the last few years. It has been a revolving door of veteran quarterbacks, but the 2026 season offers the first chance for stability at the position in a long time due to the fact that Aaron Rodgers is returning.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers' Will Howard Sounds Off On Aaron Rodgers Being Back In Pittsburgh: 'Unbelievable'

The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have officially signed a one-year contract for him to return for the 2026 season. The whole saga

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Aaron Rodgers Claps Back At Steelers Fans Crushing Him For Delayed Decision

Whenever Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan spoke to the media early in the 2026 offseason, he made a clear promise to Steeler Nation. He insisted that the Aaron Rodgers situation would not drag on like it did the previous year and that the team would avoid another drawn-out waiting game.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker / May 21

Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement decision, explains why he returned to Steelers for one last season

The four-time NFL regular-season Most Valuable Player Award winner will turn 43 years old this coming December and recently signed only a one-year deal to return to the Steelers.

Rodgers says he's retiring, but will he pull a Tom Brady?

True or false? What to expect from Rodgers in final NFL season

Mike McCarthy announces change to a major part of the offensive unit

Sean McVay again shares regrets about Rams trading Jared Goff to Lions

Eagles would be wise to protect Jalen Hurts by bringing back a familiar face

CeeDee Lamb claps back at John Harbaugh's uncalled-for shot at Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Will Howard News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 20

One Insider Just Doesn't Believe in Steelers' Will Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers, following the signing of Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 season, are now rostering four quarterbacks. This is likely unsustainable, and one of the quarterbacks on the roster seems due to for either a trade or a cut in the coming weeks.