Aaron Rodgers and Steelers Teammates Enjoy 'Last Rodeo' Before Final NFL Season

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers Teammates Enjoy 'Last Rodeo' Before Final NFL Season

Aaron Rodgers and his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates are already enjoying the "last rodeo," taking some time away from football to relax and bond before the grind of his final summer camp begins. The 2026 season will be Rodgers' last, ending a 22-year career that includes four NFL MVPs and a Super Bowl championship.

What happened?

On July 12, Rodgers posted photos on his Instagram featuring some of his Steelers teammates, including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, Mason Rudolph, and Ben Skowronek. The caption was a simple one, but for NFL fans, it carries a lot of meaning: "Last Rodeo." While there is no disclosed location, Rodgers and co. were pictured wearing ranch clothing, with "#bondingweek" as a hashtag.

Why it matters for Aaron Rodgers

The 2026 season is a big one for the Steelers, but also Rodgers, who announced that it will be his final NFL season. In May, Rodgers signed a one-year contract to return to Pittsburgh where he can earn up to $25 million. The contract is expected to include a base salary between $22 and $23 million, plus possible incentives. When he spoke with reporters for the first time, he confirmed it will be his final season, saying, "This is it, Yep"

What comes next?

The Steelers will officially hold their first open practice to the public at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Players will report one day earlier on Tuesday, July 28. For the NFL veterans, led by the Hall of Fame quarterback, it's good to enjoy the summer before one final ride. Rodgers also spoke about how this season will be full circle with him with the Steelers hiring McCarthy, who was Rodgers' coach from 2006 to 2018 with the Green Bay Packers. The two won a championship together, defeating the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in 2011.

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Rodgers has one of the most decorated resumes in NFL history, highlighted by four NFL MVP awards, 10 Pro Bowl selections, and a Super Bowl ring. Now, reunited with his former Packers head coach in Pittsburgh, he has one final opportunity to add a second Lombardi Trophy to that collection before calling it a career.

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