Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Rodgers' retirement call looms after loss

This was surely not the way Aaron Rodgers wanted to go out - either for this season or his career. But the QB might have no place to turn. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Tue Jan 13 2026

 
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This was surely not the way Aaron Rodgers wanted to go out - either for this season or his career. But the QB might have no place to turn.

Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (90) celebrates with Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) and safety Jalen Pitre (5) after returning a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
 

32 things we learned from NFL playoffs in opening round

From the Texans' dominant defense to the Eagles' flop of a repeat bid, the NFL playoffs' wild-card round offered up plenty of thrills.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, left, and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh attend the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers.
 

Where John Harbaugh, other top NFL coaching candidates will land

There are eight NFL coaching openings for the 2026 season. There are more than eight candidates to fill them. Here's how landing spots could end up.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) stands on the field prior to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville on Dec. 7, 2025.
 

Ranking the top 8 QBs for NFL free agency 2026

Daniel Jones and Aaron Rodgers are among the top quarterbacks currently set to be free agents during the 2026 NFL offseason.

Mike Tirico will lead NBC's coverage of the 2026 Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in February.
 

NBC bets on 'Legendary February' trio of big events to enthrall viewers

NBC bets on trio of big events to boost viewership. In a 10-day span in February, NBC will broadcast the Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Game.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is interviewed as confetti falls Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, after defeating the Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
 

Don't say this word. Not after Curt Cignetti's success at Indiana

Patience? Who needs it? Not Curt Cignetti. That word is a loser's battle cry after he led Indiana to national championship game in Year 2.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 11: Kirk Cousins #18 hands off to Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
 

NFC South team teases plans to change its uniforms for 2026 season

The Atlanta Falcons suggested on its X account Monday that a new look will be unveiled in April.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) scrambles against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
 

With a dominant defense, Texans QB C.J. Stroud must play cleaner

The Houston Texans' defense dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers, but C.J. Stroud's sloppiness (three turnovers) was cause for concern.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) reacts after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
 

Forget about conspiracy theories, focus on Indiana's talented roster

A roster full of old players? Cheating allegations? It's all nonsense. Indiana football's roster is simply better than you think.

USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover children's book previewing the Milan and Cortina Winter Games. It is called "Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics."
 

The perfect gift: USA TODAY's kid's guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

"Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics" from USA TODAY will transform screen time into story time with this colorful hardcover book.

 

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