Aaron Rodgers confirmed he's retiring after the upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What happened?

Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday that this will be his final year, saying "Yes, this is it, yeah."

He intends to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in what is his 22nd season and then call it a career.

Why it matters for Aaron Rodgers

At 42 years old, and turning 43 in December, Rodgers' decision to retire may be seen as a fitting end to his career by some, while others may think it's premature.

What comes next?

Rodgers' legacy is already cemented, with a Super Bowl championship and four NFL MVP awards, only behind Peyton Manning's five MVP awards.

He currently ranks fourth all-time in passing touchdowns with 527 and fifth all-time in passing yards with 66,274.

Only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Manning have thrown more TD passes than Rodgers, who may eclipse Manning's TD mark of 539 this season.

Career statistics

Rodgers has eye-popping statistics that put him among the elite quarterbacks ever to play the game, with 66,275 career passing yards and 5,696 career completions.

He would have to have an unlikely monster season to catch Manning, who finished with 71,838 passing yards.

And some people won't believe a word Rodgers is saying, given his history of changing his mind and playing with words.

But assuming Rodgers does indeed have a plan to play one more season and then disappear into private life, his legacy is already written.

Aaron Rodgers is a certain future Hall of Famer, with a career that will be remembered for years to come.

The question now is, will he be considered among the all-time greats, a distinction that relies on opinion and number of Super Bowls won.

Rodgers won't care much about that, knowing who he is and how he played.

He apparently knows when he's walking away, and that's what matters most.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to make the most of Rodgers' final season, as he looks to end his career on a high note.

Only time will tell how Rodgers' final season will play out, but one thing is certain - it will be an exciting ride.

Rodgers' retirement announcement has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, with fans and players alike reacting to the news.

As the season approaches, all eyes will be on Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, looking to see how they will perform with the legendary quarterback at the helm.

The stage is set for an exciting final season, and Rodgers is ready to give it his all.

With his retirement looming, Rodgers will look to make the most of his time on the field, leaving everything he has out there.

It's going to be a wild ride, and NFL fans won't want to miss it.

The clock is ticking on Rodgers' career, but he's not done yet.

He's got one more season to give it his all, and he's ready to make it count.

The NFL will never be the same without Aaron Rodgers, but for now, let's enjoy his final season.

It's going to be a season to remember, and Rodgers is ready to make it one for the books.