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Steelers’ bold captain choices prove team is sending a message

We’re just days away from the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season, and if one thing is clear, it's that the Pittsburgh Steelers are all in.

Following one of the busiest and most headline-grabbing offseasons in recent memory, General Manager Omar Khan and Head Coach Mike Tomlin have finalized their leadership core — and no surprise, the face of it is none other than Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers is a team captain in his first year as a Pittsburgh Steeler. pic.twitter.com/vCu2febTAx

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2025

The team officially named its captains this week, and the list reflects a balance of legacy and new direction.