Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Ranked No. 16 in 2025 by NFL Analyst

The 42-year-old veteran had a strong 2025 season, leading the Steelers to the playoffs.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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NFL analyst Nick Shook ranked veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers as the 16th best QB in the league for the 2025 season. Rodgers, who is considering returning for a 22nd NFL season, threw 24 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to an AFC North division title.

Why it matters

Rodgers' strong 2025 performance has the Steelers hoping he will return for another season, reuniting him with former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. At 42 years old, Rodgers proved he can still play at a high level, which could impact his future plans and the Steelers' quarterback situation.

The details

In his 2025 season with the Steelers, Rodgers threw for 24 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions, leading the team to an AFC North championship. NFL Media analyst Nick Shook ranked Rodgers as the 16th best quarterback in the league that year, sandwiched between Brock Purdy at 15 and Baker Mayfield at 17.

  • Rodgers entered the 2025 season on a one-year deal with the intention of it being his final season.
  • Rodgers is now considering returning for a 22nd NFL season in 2026.

The players

Aaron Rodgers

A 42-year-old veteran quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 and is considering returning for the 2026 season.

Nick Shook

An NFL Media analyst who ranked Aaron Rodgers as the 16th best quarterback in the league for the 2025 season.

Mike McCarthy

The former head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who Rodgers could reunite with if he returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Aaron Rodgers bested Father Time for much of 2025 and is the primary reason the Steelers even reached the playoffs. He produced some of his best games of the last three or four years and can definitely still fill a starting job somewhere in this league if he wants it.”

— Nick Shook, NFL Media Analyst (NFL.com)

What’s next

The Steelers are awaiting Rodgers' decision on whether he will return for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

At 42 years old, Aaron Rodgers proved he can still play at a high level, leading the Steelers to the playoffs in 2025. His strong performance has the team hoping he will return for another season, which could reunite him with former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.