Aaron Rodgers Retirement: Steelers QB Future Uncertain After Texans Loss
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers will once again head into an offseason where he will have to make a decision about his future in the NFL.
Rodgers’ 21st season came to a crashing halt on Monday night after the Texans scored 23 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 30-6 win over the Steelers in the AFC wild card round. The 42-year-old watched the game’s final drive from the sideline after throwing a pick-six on what could possibly be the final throw of his Hall of fame career.
“I’m not going to make any emotional decisions at this point,” Rodgers said when asked if this game will impact his decision. “it was such a fun year. … Been a great year overall in my life, and this has been a really good part of that, coming hear and being a part of this team.It’s disappointing to be sitting here with the season over.”
Rodgers alluded to this likely being his final season shortly after he signed a one-year deal with the Steelers. There have been rumblings,however,that Rodgers might be open to playing another season for Pittsburgh given his and the team’s success during the regular season, which included an AFC North title.
“Just get away and have the right conversations,” he said when asked what his process will be in terms of making a dec
“I just wanted to come back to the stadium tonight,just to see the fans. There wasn’t a big splattering of texans fans, and there’s a lot to be said for that.”
“There are only a few really special places in the league that have the tradition and the town and the organization, and I’m thankful to have played for two of them.”
Prior to rodgers’ press conference, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was asked if he wants Rodgers to come back next season. Warren didn’t hesitate before giving his answer.
“Yeah, I do,” he said. “It was definitely an honor to play with a guy like that, a future Hall of Famer.I enjoyed it.”
CBS Interactive JavaScript Files
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The provided code snippet references several JavaScript files hosted on CBS Interactive domains,primarily related to video playback and advertising.These files are used to load necessary components for video functionality on CBS Sports and other CBS Interactive properties.
As of January 13, 2026, all listed domains (sports.cbsimg.net and asdk.googleapis.com) are active and serving content.There have been no reported outages or changes to the file paths as of this date.
asdk.googleapis.com/js/sdkloader/ima3_dai.js
This file is part of the Google interactive media Ads (IMA) SDK, specifically the Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) version 3. IMA SDKs are used by publishers to integrate video advertising into their video players.DAI allows for server-side ad insertion, providing a more seamless ad experience for viewers.
Google provides documentation for the IMA SDK here. The DAI component is specifically detailed here. As of January 13, 2026, the IMA SDK is actively maintained by Google.
sports.cbsimg.net/js/CBSi/util/Utils-min.js
This file contains utility functions used across various CBS Interactive properties. It likely provides common JavaScript functions for tasks such as DOM manipulation, string formatting, and data handling. The “-min.js” suffix indicates that the file is minified, meaning it has been compressed to reduce file size and improve loading speed.
CBS Interactive utilizes a variety of JavaScript libraries and custom code to enhance user experience. Details regarding specific internal utility functions is not publicly available, but the file’s purpose is to provide core functionality for CBSi websites. As of January 13, 2026, sports.cbsimg.net remains a primary content delivery network for CBS Sports.
sports.cbsimg.net/fly/js/sb55/vast-js/vtg-vast-client.js
This file is a VAST (Video ad Serving Template) client library used for tracking video ad impressions and events.VAST is an industry standard XML format for structuring ad responses. The “vtg-vast-client.js” library parses VAST responses and handles the tracking of events like impressions, starts, completions, and clicks.
The “sb55” in the file path likely refers to Super Bowl LV (2021), suggesting the library was initially developed or updated around that time. However, it is likely still in use as of January 13, 2026, as VAST standards evolve slowly. CBS Interactive uses VAST to monetize its video content, and this client library is a key component of that process. The IAB provides detailed specifications for VAST.