Overview

• Aaron Rodgers has taken an active role in Steelers practices and has begun mentoring Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and rookie Will Howard.
• Mike Tomlin publicly endorsed Rodgers after meeting him in spring, noting “there’s no substitute for intimacy” to highlight their chemistry.
• League analysts project that Rodgers will raise Pittsburgh’s competitive floor without significantly expanding its Super Bowl prospects due to his age and system fit.
• The Steelers poured a league-high $405.7 million into 2025 contracts for Rodgers alongside DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith and T.J. Watt.
• Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark says Tomlin’s organizational equity secures his tenure through the Rodgers trial with annual performance reviews planned.