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- Aaron Rodgers confirms his 22nd NFL season will be his last, calling it a peaceful end to a career he has given 'a lot' to and that has given back in full.
- Aaron Rodgers will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL's inaugural game in Paris, facing the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France on Sunday, live on Sky Sports NFL.
- Aaron Rodgers jokes he is now on the '18th green' of his career, updating his long-standing 'back nine' metaphor to reflect his age and final season at 42.
- Aaron Rodgers reunites with former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh, throwing for 1,487 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions in the team’s 4-2 start to 2026.
- Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude for the global reach of the NFL, citing his participation in the Paris debut as a rare 'first' in his later years and a highlight of his farewell tour.
Why it matters: For Rodgers, this season marks a rare convergence of legacy, closure, and global expansion—his final run coincides with the NFL’s strategic push into Europe, giving his personal farewell a broader institutional significance. The Paris game becomes both a career capstone and a symbol of the league’s evolving footprint.
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