Standing in front of a sea of cameras more suited for the week ahead of a conference championship game rather than what Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin calls “football-lite” in June, the 41-year-old Rodgers made a compelling case that the coda he is trying to author in Pittsburgh is about something deeper.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers revealed why he didn’t retire in 2025 — describing the decision as one that’s good for his soul.

Aaron Rodgers called continuing his playing career with the Steelers a decision that was "best for my soul," and noted that coach Mike Tomlin was the biggest draw when it came to picking Pittsburgh.