Mike Tomlin’s next move with the Pittsburgh Steelers could hinge on one player—Aaron Rodgers. With the playoffs looming, the veteran quarterback’s decision on whether to return in 2026 may help determine if Tomlin stays or steps away.
“I have spoken to a source close to Mike Tomlin who believes that him stepping away after the season is at least a possibility,” Fowler said Friday via ESPN’s SportsCenter. “Only Mike Tomlin knows what he wants to do. It could hinge on how far they go in the playoffs. What does Aaron Rodgers do? He and Rodgers have really hit it off.