It remains to be seen what the future holds for Aaron Rodgers, 42, who signed just a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers last offseason.
Rodgers could decide to call it a career after Pittsburgh’s postseason run, as retirement is something that he’s pondered in recent years. But, if Rodgers does want to continue playing, the Steelers have made an important decision – they’d like to bring him back.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed as much during a recent television appearance.
“My understanding is, if Rodgers did want to return for next season, the Steelers, who have really enjoyed the experience, would be more than open to it.”
The Steelers “would be more than open” to having Aaron Rodgers back if he wants to play again next season, per @RapSheet. pic.twitter.com/gh9VkGCzR3
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By all accounts, Rodgers has enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh, and the organization has enjoyed having him around. So, Rodgers returning for another season wouldn’t be especially shocking, especially since Rodgers was ultimately able to lead the Steelers to the postseason.
“I’ve enjoyed this experience, and everybody in Pittsburgh has been fantastic to me on and off the field,” Rodgers said recently. “And it’s really what I was hoping for this experience was, it’s been even better than I was hoping.”
Rodgers also seemed to indicate that he thinks he’d be even better with another in the system.
“Anytime you’re in a first-year offense, there’s always some growing pains within the offense,” Rodgers said. “It’s always like, you feel like, if you had another year, what you could do. … But obviously the more years you get in the system with the same guys, the more continuity you have, the better you feel like you can play.”
This story will be updated.
