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Is Aaron Rodgers Done in Pittsburgh? How Tomlin’s Shocking Exit Changes Everything

The Steel City is reeling with the departure of Mike Tomlin. Now, sources indicate that Aaron Rodgers, the 42-year-old quarterback who joined Pittsburgh specifically to play for Tomlin, is now unlikely to return for another season.

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Steelers Probably Won't Land Hometown Hero as Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have set out to interview eight candidates for their head coaching position, and will likely add more names to the list in the coming days.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Patriots, Rams named trade destinations for Steelers elite defender

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a very interesting offseason in 2026.

Steelers players make feelings on Aaron Rodgers clear after blowout loss to Texans

Tom Brady discusses Aaron Rodgers' retirement mindset after Mike Tomlin's departure from Steelers

What Mike Tomlin reportedly said about coaching future after confirming exit from Steelers

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

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The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least one 4,000-passing-yard season on their resume can you name in 10 minutes?

The 'Passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard playoff rusher by team' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / January 17

Bill Cowher believes year off for Mike Tomlin ‘would be great’

After 19 historic seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin resigned from the organization following Pittsburgh’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Aaron Rodgers News / Athlon Sports / January 17

NFL Announces Punishment Decision For Aaron Rodgers Incident

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their playoff run end in the wild card round with a 30-6 loss to C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Steelers' Fan Favorite For Head Coaching Job Completely Takes Himself Out Of The Running

The 2026 offseason will be one of the more intriguing ones that the Pittsburgh Steelers will have had in a long time. After 19 seasons, there will be a new head coach, and the options are endless.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Report: Steelers on the verge of losing a top candidate to Dolphins

One of the Steelers' reported interviewees may ink a deal sooner rather than later.

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'NFL coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Pelissero: Steelers Eyeing Savvy Under The Radar Candidate As Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach entering the 2026 offseason. This is the first time the organization will have a new head coach in nearly two decades.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 17

Aaron Rodgers not expected to re-sign with Steelers

If this is it for Rodgers, his illustrious career will conclude on a respectable note.

Tom Brady discusses Aaron Rodgers' retirement mindset after Mike Tomlin's departure from Steelers

How Aaron Rodgers, Steelers players reacted to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach

Steelers players make feelings on Aaron Rodgers clear after blowout loss to Texans

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 17

Former Steelers RB Finds New Home to Begin Offseason

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is headed to a new football home, being drafted by the Louisville Kings of the UFL in the 2026 UFL Draft.

Aaron Rodgers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Aaron Rodgers Not Expected Back With Steelers

Ian Rapoport reports that QB Aaron Rodgers is currently not expected to return to the Steelers next season, given that they have fired HC Mike Tomlin.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Steelers Facing Big Legal Trouble As Former Employee Officially Sues Team And Art Rooney II

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off another embarrassing playoff performance in which they fell to the Houston Texans by a score of 30-6. The game was mostly one-sided in favor of the Texans in the second half.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Steelers' James Harrison Absolutely Slams Mike Tomlin's 'Hall Of Fame' Legacy

The Pittsburgh Steelers just saw their long-time head coach Mike Tomlin decide to step away from coaching in the NFL. It is a tough pill to swallow for the league, but for Steelers fans, there is a mix of emotions.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 17

NFL Legend Calls Out Steelers Great Mike Tomlin For Poor Hall Of Famer Resume: 'How Many Playoff Games Did You Win?'

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 17

Tom Pelissero Names Steelers Sleeper Head Coach Choice

The Pittsburgh Steelers search for their head coach has just began, with the team rapidly interviewing candidates in order to find their leader of the future.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 17

Steelers Open Flood Gates to Clean House

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't making firm declarations about what's going to happen this offseason. They want to hire a head coach before seeing what changes will be suggested to them, and what ones they'll chose to make in 2026.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 17

Ex-Steeler argues why Mike Tomlin doesn't belong in HOF

Ex-Steeler James Harrison argues why Mike Tomlin doesn't belong in HOF

In the aftermath of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and media all over have started discussing his legacy.

Tomlin may never return to coaching in NFL

What Tomlin said about coaching future after confirming exit

How Steelers players reacted to Tomlin stepping down as HC

Tom Brady discusses Aaron Rodgers' retirement mindset after Tomlin's exit

Ravens' Kyle Van Noy disses Steelers after Tomlin's departure

Steelers have trade price for Packers’ Matt LaFleur revealed

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 16

Upon Review: Grading the 2025 Steelers running backs

Steel City Underground presents it’s ‘Upon Review’ series of Pittsburgh Steelers positional group grades for the 2025 NFL season with statistical analysis and performance reviews.