Aaron Rodgers believes the Pittsburgh Steelers can help him earn a second Super Bowl title to culminate his career. The four-time MVP quarterback responded emphatically when Mad Dog Sports Radio's Adam Schein asked if he sees the Steelers among the teams who can contend for a Super Bowl this season. Of course," Rodgers said.
"That’s why I came back, because I believe in the guys." Rodgers noted the key free-agent signings of defensive backs Jaquan Brisker and Jamel Dean to a secondary that allowed the fourth-most passing yards last season. They'll supplement a stout interior led by returning stars T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, and Alex Highsmith.
The 42-year-old touted a younger offense that added running back Rico Dowdle. Rodgers also likes Pittsburgh's special teams unit, calling Chris Boswell the "clutchest kicker in the game." "I like the roster as a whole," Rodgers said. "We have good veteran leadership.
It’s just about going out there and doing it. I feel like the AFC is very deep. Even our own division has a number of teams with Super Bowl aspirations, which is great." Rodgers returns for his 22nd NFL season after steering the Steelers to an AFC North title.
They went 10-7 with a first-round playoff loss for the third straight year before reuniting Rodgers with former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin. The Steelers have made five playoff appearances in the last six years, but they haven't won a postseason game since January 2017. Rodgers will attempt to snap that drought in what he said will be his final season.
Pittsburgh begins its 2026 campaign at home against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday at 1 p.m.
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