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Mike Tomlin Reemerges Publicly as Steelers Reset and Rodgers' Return Doubts Grow

Ownership calls it a family-driven decision that ushers in a coaching search.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on after being sacked during the first half of the NFL Wild Card game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on January 12, 2026.
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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 made his first public appearance since stepping down by attending daughter Harley’s gymnastics meet at the University of Georgia.
  • Kiya Tomlin posted a series of messages praising his mentorship legacy and thanking Pittsburgh for supporting their family over 19 years.
  • Fact-checks report no credible evidence for viral social-media claims that an alleged affair prompted his departure.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Aaron Rodgers is not expected to return to Pittsburgh, and owner Art Rooney II noted Rodgers signed on to play for Tomlin.
  • Rooney said Tomlin does not anticipate coaching in the near term, and the Steelers retain his coaching rights as they begin a head-coach search.