Ex-Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Makes Aaron Rodgers Prediction During NBC Debut
Summary
Mike Tomlin, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, announced his retirement after 19 seasons and joined NBC's "Football Night In America" broadcast team for the 2026 NFL season. Tomlin predicted that quarterback Aaron Rodgers still has the ability and desire to play football, despite uncertainty about Rodgers’ future with the Steelers. The Steelers recently hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin retired after coaching the Steelers for 19 seasons without a losing record.
- Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers and had a 193-114-2 coaching record.
- Tomlin joined NBC’s football broadcast team for the 2026 NFL season.
- Tomlin believes Aaron Rodgers, 42, still loves football and will continue playing.
- Rodgers initially signed a one-year contract with the Steelers last June and may decide on returning again next June.
- Rodgers was emotionally affected when Tomlin announced his retirement.
- The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy, who previously coached Rodgers in Green Bay and won a Super Bowl with him.
- The Steelers’ current quarterback roster includes Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar.
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