The story has come full circle for Adam Thielen and Aaron Rodgers as two longtime divisional rivals join forces for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 NFL season.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is no longer the oldest player in the NFL at 42. That honor now belongs to 44-year-old QB Phillip Rivers who came out of a four-year retirement to return to the Indianapolis Colts after not playing a game since January of 2021.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers reacted to Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers' return to the NFL on Thursday.

The Steelers' veteran quarterback enthusiastically welcomed 44-year-old Philip Rivers back to the NFL upon learning of his un-retirement.

Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year deal with the Steelers for 2025, his final NFL season. Despite impressive stats, Pittsburgh's playoff chances are uncertain. If Rodgers plays in 2026, rumors suggest a move to the Vikings,

Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers has been the talk of the NFL since coming out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts earlier this week. Rivers is 44 years old hasn’t played in the league since 2020, so people are extremely interested to see how he’ll look after a half-decade away from professional football.

The quarterback who famously told everyone in Green Bay — his teammates included — to “R-E-L-A-X” after a sluggish start, has no plans to spread the same message this time around as Pittsburgh (6-6) begins the stretch run with a visit to Baltimore (6-6) on Sunday with first place in the AFC North on the line.

Tomlin said after the game that he anticipates Rodgers will be ready to return in seven days to play the Bills after a full week of practice. The Steelers need more than just Rodgers to return; they need him to perform at a high level to steady a team that’s showing cracks in all three phases.

When 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers came out of retirement this week to join the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN's Brooke Pryor asked Rodgers for his reaction to the move. What emerged was the clear plan in Rodgers' head for when he eventually makes his own retirement decision.

Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin revealed that QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) will start against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13.

Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old quarterback who retired nearly five years ago, was signed to the main roster by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday and could start Sunday against Seattle.