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Steelers Expected To Interview Mike McCarthy as Coaching Search Widens, Rodgers Decision Looms

Player backing for a Rodgers encore faces uncertainty after Mike Tomlin’s departure.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter, report Pittsburgh is expected to speak with former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy as part of its head-coach search.
  • The Steelers have cast a wide net with requests to several coordinators, including Jeff Hafley, Ejiro Evero, Jesse Minter and Chris Shula, according to NFL Network and local reports.
  • ESPN reports the team remains open to Aaron Rodgers returning in 2026, though a reunion is viewed as unlikely following Tomlin’s resignation.
  • Rodgers, 42, has not committed to retiring or returning and intends to take time before deciding his future, per ESPN.
  • Steelers players praised Rodgers in exit interviews and urged a return, while team president Art Rooney II has said Tomlin’s exit would most likely affect the quarterback’s decision.