Art Rooney II on Aaron Rodgers' future: He came here to play for Mike Tomlin
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Key Points:
- Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will not be with the team for the 2026 season, signaling an upcoming coaching change.
- Steelers owner Art Rooney II indicated that quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who signed a one-year deal and hinted this might be his final NFL season, is unlikely to return without Tomlin.
- Rodgers has expressed uncertainty about his future, stating he will not rush decisions about continuing his playing career after the team's recent loss.
- Rooney acknowledged that the quarterback position will be a key consideration in selecting Tomlin’s successor, with Mason Rudolph and Will Howard currently under contract for 2026.
- The coaching transition and quarterback situation are closely linked, as Rodgers reportedly came to Pittsburgh to play specifically for Tomlin.
