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Mike Tomlin Ends 19-Year Steelers Run as Rodgers' Future Turns Uncertain

Steelers owner Art Rooney II frames Tomlin’s exit as family-driven, focusing the franchise on near-term coaching and quarterback decisions.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Steelers 13-6. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Tomlin has stepped down after 19 seasons, with Rooney saying he does not anticipate coaching in the near future.
  • NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport said he would not expect Aaron Rodgers to return to Pittsburgh, noting retirement is a possibility.
  • Tomlin made his first public appearance at his daughter’s Georgia gymnastics meet, reflecting a shift to family priorities.
  • Players reacted emotionally to Tomlin’s private farewell, with reports of Aaron Rodgers apologizing and T.J. Watt visibly upset.
  • Fact-checks found no credible evidence for viral claims linking Tomlin’s departure to an alleged affair, as his wife Kiya shared supportive messages about his legacy.