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Aaron Rodgers wasn’t about to make any major revelations about his playing future Wednesday.
Rodgers, who is set to become a free agent next week, appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and was gently asked about his thoughts on potentially playing in ’22.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) can be heard during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)
“Anyone who expects me to make a big decision, just shut it down now,” the four-time NFL MVP said. “Just go.”
McAfee asked if the possibility of playing for Mike McCarthy again was something he had thought about. McCarthy was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the post in January.
“We’re sitting here. It’s March 4. Free agency starts in a week,” he said. “I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife. We went on a ski trip. Just been laying low. There’s a lot of other things going on with the situation in Malibu that’s changed some things.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh on Oct. 12, 2025. (Matt Freed/AP Photo)
“I’ve talked to Mike, I’ve talked to (Steelers GM Omar Khan). There’s been no deadline that’s been put in front of me. There’s no contract offer or anything. There’s nothing to negotiate between. I’m a free agent. And again, I’m enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the conversation that I think has been out there. There’s been some progressive conversations.”
Rodgers led the Steelers to a playoff berth with a 10-6 record. He had 3,322 passing yards and 24 touchdown passes.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers goes over the field in the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo: Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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But he only signed a one-year deal with the Steelers. He made that decision on June 9, 2025, after his time with the New York Jets ended. He doesn’t seem to be in any rush to make a decision about his future.
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