ESPN viewers overhear Pittsburgh Steelers fan urging Aaron Rodgers to RETIRE as quarterback walks off against Texans

QUARTERBACK Aaron Rodgers is being urged to retire by Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

ESPN viewers have overheard Steelers fans calling for their 42-year-old quarterback to step away from the NFL.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off against the Houston TexansCredit: Alamy

Quarterback Rodgers calls a play for the Steelers against the TexansCredit: Alamy

Fans have spotted how Steelers supporters have turned against quarterback Rodgers.

Rodgers is set for a major decision after suffering an embarrassing 30-6 loss in the Wild Card playoff.

The Steelers are tipped to fire head coach Mike Tomlin, 53, after suffering a seventh straight playoff defeat.

Now there is growing pressure on quarterback Rodgers to make a decision on his next move.

Fans have noted on social media that sections of the crowd could be heard on ESPN’s broadcast of the game.

“I think someone just yelled ‘Please retire’ at Aaron Rodgers,” one fan posted on X.

“Broadcast definitely picked up a fan yelling ‘please retire!’ to Aaron Rodgers leaving the field, right?” another shared.

Veteran Rodgers joined the Steelers ahead of the 2025 NFL campaign.

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He had spent the first 18 years of his career with the Green Bay Packers.

But he joined the New York Jets for two miserable years in 2023.

Rodgers hinted towards his retirement before the Steelers’ final regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens.

The quarterback then masterminded a dramatic win against the Ravens to send the Steelers to the playoffs.

Veteran Rodgers is expected to announce his retirement following the Steelers’ disappointing end to the season.

But fans seemingly want confirmation now.

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“lmao I swear a Steelers fan just yelled ‘AARON! RETIRE!’” a third fan commented.

“Somebody yelled ‘Hey Aaron, retire!!’ very loud and clear,” a fifth added.

The Texans have booked their place in the Divisional playoff following their win at Acrisure Stadium.

They will take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 18.