Quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t hold back after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense fell apart on Monday. The unit’s struggles remained at the heart of Pittsburgh’s lopsided 30–6 loss to the Houston Texans. As the offense sputtered all night, cameras caught the star player using problematic language on the sideline. The moment summed up the awful game, which sealed yet another playoff exit for Mike Tomlin’s team.

“He didn’t F—ING do what he was supposed to do,” Rodgers can be heard saying in a clip shared by reporter Dov Kleiman.

Tensions boiled over on Monday, with Aaron Rodgers appearing livid on multiple occasions. During a short drive that ended in a punt, cameras caught him using foul language from the sideline. He was venting his frustration to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, making it clear he felt someone hadn’t done their job. While it was not clear whom Rodgers was referring to, his frustration was understandable. 

Pittsburgh’s offense looked out of sync for most of the night, scoring just 175 total yards on 56 snaps without a single score. The unit put up a poor showing in all three phases, but the running game was especially ineffective. Runner backs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell piled up just 63 rushing yards and couldn’t punch in a single touchdown. In fact, Gainwell had to face Rodgers’ wrath early in the game.

Only a few minutes after the first whistle, the crowd at Acrisure Stadium saw him snapping at Gainwell for running the wrong route and even blaming him for killing a drive. No side had scored at that point, but the Texans gained rhythm and led 7–1 by halftime. Even star receiver DK Metcalf’s comeback couldn’t swing the momentum. He finished the game with only two receptions for 42 yards and had a costly drop that erased a chance to extend an early 3–0 lead.

And guess what? Rodgers didn’t escape blame either, recording 146 passing yards while adding a fumble and an interception. Conversely, the Steelers’ defense remained the only saving grace. The unit forced QB C.J. Stroud into mistakes and kept their offense from exploding. Still, the ending felt similar to 2016, when the New England Patriots defeated them in the AFC championship game. The loss sparked uncertainty about Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, especially after he gave up on his team.

Will Aaron Rodgers suit up for the 2026 season?

When the final whistle blew, focus shifted to Aaron Rodgers. Many wondered if the game against the Texans marked the last of his NFL career. However, the veteran isn’t ready to rush into making any major decisions just yet. 

“I’m not going to make any emotional decisions,” he said during the post-game conference on Monday.

The four-time MVP plans to step away for some time to figure out his next step in his 21-year-long NFL career. With age catching up, the QB’s production slowed down this season. While his legacy is stronger than any seasonal records, it mostly depends on how Rodgers would like to end his journey. Earlier this month, he admitted he hadn’t thought enough about staying with Mike Tonlin’s team. But with his one-year deal expiring, he acknowledged the urgency.  

“I’m thinking about this week, but obviously I’m 42 years old and I’m on a one-year deal,” he said. “So you know what the situation is. Whenever the season ends, I’ll be a free agent. So that’ll give me a lot of options if I still want to play. I mean, not a lot of options, but there’ll be options, I would think, maybe one or two, if I decide I still want to play.”

Also, he deliberately signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh to wrap up his career at one of the league’s “cornerstone franchises.” For now, he’s focused on clearing his head and letting the decision come naturally.