Mike Tomlin makes bold prediction on Aaron Rodgers' 2026 plans
The former Steelers head coach weighed in on whether he thinks Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh in his first appearance as an NBC analyst.
The drama surrounding a potential return to the Pittsburgh Steelers continues. Rodgers just wrapped up his 21st season in the NFL this past year, and his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A major reason he signed a one-year deal with the Steelers, despite retirement being an option, was Mike Tomlin, the longtime Steelers head coach.
And with Tomlin stepping down at the end of last season, Rodgers has been quiet on what comes next for his career. Retirement will be considered every year at his age, but the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as Tomlin's replacement, who Rodgers spent 13 seasons with in Green Bay, a stint which saw the Packers make nine playoff appearances and win Super Bowl XLV, and Rodgers win two NFL MVP awards. If he wants to reunite with any coach for one more go-round, other than Tomlin, McCarthy is a likely candidate.
Which might be why Tomlin thinks Rodgers will inevitably return to the Steelers. Mike Tomlin makes Football Night in America debut and talks potential Aaron Rodgers return Tomlin made his debut on NBC's Football Night in America on Sunday, marking the first time since it was announced he'd join the show this season as an analyst. He was asked who he thinks will be the Steelers' quarterback in 2026.
"If you put a gun to my head, I'd say it's AR. " Tomlin said. Ex- #Steelers HC Mike Tomlin made his first appearance on NBC tonight to discuss his upcoming role as an analyst on Football Night in America.