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‘Absolute Joke:’ Aaron Rodgers Defends Mike Tomlin, Slams Critics Who Want Him Fired

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While Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know if he’ll play football for Mike Tomlin in 2026, he knows Tomlin is the right man to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his post-game press conference following the team’s Wild Card loss, Rodgers defended Tomlin while bemoaning “society” for its impatience and quick desire to see coaches fired.

“This league has changed a lot in my 21 years,” Rodgers said via the team’s YouTube channel. “When you hear a conversation about the Mike Tomlin’s of the world, Matt LeFleur’s of the world, those are just two that kind of I played for.