{"id":646595,"date":"2026-01-01T22:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/646595\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T22:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:41:13","slug":"aaron-rodgers-mentions-his-wife-as-key-factor-to-choose-between-pittsburgh-steelers-free-agency-or-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/646595\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers mentions his wife as key factor to choose between Pittsburgh Steelers, free agency or retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/aaron-rodgers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/pittsburgh-steelers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> are on the verge of elimination. A loss to the Baltimore Ravens would knock them out of the playoffs, and that has brought back the conversation around the quarterback\u2019s possible retirement at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">When Rodgers was asked what factors will be key to his decision on whether to come back in 2026 or not, the veteran was very cautious, but, for the first time in months, the veteran mentioned his wife as a fundamental person in shaping the final choice about his future.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">\u201cYeah, you know, I understand the question. I don\u2019t really want to get too deep into it. Obviously, I\u2019ll talk to my wife and then, hopefully, that\u2019s a decision down the line, but, I\u2019m not really going to talk about it right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Is Aaron Rodgers going to retire?<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Aaron Rodgers has not given any hints that would suggest the quarterback is going to retire. The star is focused on the final game of the season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and after that result, the conversation about his future will begin or, in a positive scenario, he will prepare for the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Is Aaron Rodgers a free agent?<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Aaron Rodgers will be a free agent for the 2026 season because the quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. If the veteran decides to return, that will allow him to listen to offers and, depending on the team, consider coming back or saying goodbye.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Aaron Rodgers sends clear message to NFL as Steelers QB complains about referees after loss against Browns\" href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/nfl\/aaron-rodgers-sends-clear-message-to-nfl-as-steelers-qb-complains-about-referees-after-loss-against-browns\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"article-also-read-embed\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-square max-w-[100px] m-[10px] md:m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767307272_844_image\" alt=\"Aaron Rodgers sends clear message to NFL as Steelers QB complains about referees after loss against Browns\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary my-[13px] uppercase text-alsoReadSeeAlso bg-alsoReadSeeAlsoBackground alsoReadSeeAlso w-fit\">see also<\/p>\n<p class=\"w-full line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-alsoReadEmbedTitle font-primary alsoReadLink\">Aaron Rodgers sends clear message to NFL as Steelers QB complains about referees after loss against Browns<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"leading-none\" href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/staff\/mfcastro\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mfcastro.webp.webp\" alt=\"miguel angel fernandez castro\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-[14px] leading-[20px] min-h-[72px] md:min-h-[52px] mt-[10px] font-authorSignatureDescription hidden md:block\">Miguel Angel Fernandez Castro is a seasoned sports writer and analyst at Bolavip US, with a specialization in NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, Soccer, Tennis, and Golf. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has served as a broadcaster, commentator, and reporter for Grupo ACIR Radio in Mexico. During his career, Miguel has covered major global events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, FIFA Confederations Cup, World Baseball Classic, Pan American Games, PGA Tour, and ATP Tour. His extensive experience and expertise make him an integral part of the Bolavip US team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the verge of elimination. 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