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Steelers Owner Signals Aaron Rodgers Unlikely to Return After Tomlin Resignation

Pittsburgh says the quarterback role will be central in head-coach interviews.

Overview

  • Art Rooney II said Rodgers joined Pittsburgh to play for Mike Tomlin and acknowledged the coaching change will likely affect the quarterback’s decision.
  • Aaron Rodgers declined to reveal his plans, saying he will not make an emotional choice following the season-ending defeat.
  • Analysis suggests Rodgers’ offseason options are limited, with retirement, a late-season return, or a narrow set of potential teams such as Minnesota discussed as possibilities.
  • Mike Tomlin stepped down one day after the Wild Card loss to the Texans, a game in which Pittsburgh scored six points and allowed multiple defensive touchdowns.
  • Kevin Durant praised Rodgers’ longevity during an appearance on The Up & Adams Show, calling him a generational athlete as speculation about his future continues.