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42-Year-Old Rodgers Re-Signs with Steelers, Fantasy Low Upside

6/23/2026

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Rodgers Re-Signs Steelers

Aaron Rodgers re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season, reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy.
At 42, Rodgers helped the Steelers win their division in 2025 despite reduced mobility.
Rodgers finished 2025 with a 527-to-123 TD-INT ratio, a 15th-ranked scoring offense and a –0.71 playoff EPA per dropback.
Fantasy analysts labeled him a low-upside late-round quarterback for 2026 because of his limited mobility and risk-averse style.

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Bernard Drafted

Steelers traded up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Germie Bernard.
Bernard came from Alabama after posting 64 catches, 862 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025.
Aaron Rodgers told FOX54 News he is teaching Bernard the playbook and expects him to contribute.
Bernard is battling for No. 3 receiver spot with Ben Skowronek and would back up DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr. if they miss games.

History

Historical Context

After the Vikings' 1998 season, when veteran quarterback Randall Cunningham and rookie Randy Moss combined for 27 touchdowns and a league-record 556 points, the team finished 15-1 but lost the NFC championship. The Steelers' 2026 strategy to pair a seasoned quarterback with a fresh receiver directly echoes that historic veteran-receiver formula.

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Rodgers Re-Signs Steelers

Aaron Rodgers re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season, reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy.
At 42, Rodgers helped the Steelers win their division in 2025 despite reduced mobility.
Rodgers finished 2025 with a 527-to-123 TD-INT ratio, a 15th-ranked scoring offense and a –0.71 playoff EPA per dropback.
Fantasy analysts labeled him a low-upside late-round quarterback for 2026 because of his limited mobility and risk-averse style.

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