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Aaron Rodgers may very well have played his last NFL game on Monday night, and it came with a crushing loss in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans.
Rodgers had a rough night that included a fumble that resulted in a touchdown and an interception six that added to the already seemingly insurmountable score. But while it seemed like he could still make incredible throws all season, NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman brought up a sobering reminder that Rodgers might as well hang up his cleats after the game.
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Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans greets Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) after an NFL wild card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
“I think we’re seeing Aaron Rodgers’ last game and what we saw from Philip Rivers this year when he came out and decided to come out of retirement and play for the Colts, who knows what next year will bring,” Aikman said. “He might be willing to come in at some point if a team needs a quarterback. I doubt that will happen.
“I don’t imagine he’s going to say he wants to come back and sign with the Steelers again or another team.”
Rodgers shook hands with the Texans’ opponents as he walked off the field. He was 17 of 33 for 146 yards. He was fired four times.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The clock began to decide whether he would return to the NFL for the 2026 season. He was almost immediately asked about his future as he joined reporters for the postgame press conference.
“I’m not going to make any emotional decisions,” Rodgers said. “I’m disappointed. It was a really fun year. Obviously, a lot of adversity, but a lot of fun.”
NFL Network reported last week that the Steelers would be “more than open” to bringing Rodgers back for next season if he decides not to retire.
If this is it for Rodgers, he will be remembered as one of the best quarterbacks in the game.
He was a 10-time Pro Bowler, four-time MVP and one-time Super Bowl champion. He played for the Steelers, Green Bay Packers and New York Jets.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks during a news conference after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Rodgers accumulated 66,274 passing yards and 527 passing touchdowns in 264 games. He amassed 163 regular-season wins in 257 starts as a quarterback.
