Aaron Rodgers refuses to give update on 2026 playing status

Colin Cowherd sounds off on Aaron Rodgers’ prolonged silence, questioning how long the Pittsburgh Steelers can afford to wait while their season plans hang in limbo.

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t about to make any major revelations about his playing future on Wednesday.

Rodgers, who is set to become a free agent next week, appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" and was gingerly asked about his thoughts about potentially playing in Year 22.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) audibles during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 12, 2026. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)

"Anyone who is expecting me to make any big decision, just turn it off now," the four-time NFL MVP said. "Just leave."

McAfee asked whether the possibility of playing for Mike McCarthy again is something he had been thinking about. McCarthy was named the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the post in January.

"We’re sitting here. It’s March 4th. Free agency starts in a week," he said. "I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife. We went on a ski trip. Just been laying low. There’s a lot of other things going on with the situation in Malibu that have changed some things.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh on Oct. 12, 2025.  (Matt Freed/AP Photo)

"I’ve talked to Mike, I’ve talked to (Steelers GM Omar Khan). There’s been no deadline that’s been put in front of me. There’s no contract offer or anything. There’s nothing I’m having to debate between. I’m a free agent. And again, I’m enjoying my time