Nov 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and head coach Mike McCarthy talk during a time out against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jim Matthews-USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisonsin via Imagn Images Add The Sporting News on Google Realistic expectations may not be set that high for 2026,

One man’s silence has shut down an entire NFL franchise. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 roster decisions, from free agent signings to draft strategy to practice schemes, remain on hold while 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers decides whether he wants to play football next year.

One franchise has shown us that rebuilds not only don't need to be dreaded, they can be extremely successful, even in the interim.

The NFL welcomed quarterback Aaron Rodgers back to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season and will turn 43 later this year. Only a handful of quarterbacks have started games in their 40s,