Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering ways to attract quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for the 2026 NFL season. Rodgers, who is now a free agent, previously played for the Steelers and might come back due to a potential reunion with coach Mike McCarthy. The team is also looking into signing running back Aaron Jones, who has a good history with both Rodgers and McCarthy from their time on the Green Bay Packers.
Key Facts
- Aaron Rodgers played for the Steelers in the 2025 season on a one-year contract.
- Rodgers is a free agent and can choose to retire, join another team, or return to the Steelers.
- Mike Tomlin, the Steelers' previous coach, stepped down, and Mike McCarthy is now the head coach.
- Rodgers and McCarthy have had success together with the Green Bay Packers.
- The Steelers are considering signing running back Aaron Jones, recently released by the Minnesota Vikings.
- Jones played 12 games in the 2025 season, totaling 548 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- Jones and Rodgers have a strong friendship from their days with the Packers.
