Before the Steelers beat the Ravens on Sunday Night Football to capture the AFC North title and secure a playoff spot, speculation circulated suggesting Mike Tomlin’s job could be on the line if Pittsburgh couldn’t reach the playoffs.
Even though Tomlin and the Steelers reached that goal, there’s still chatter about the legendary coach moving on from the organization this offseason. While it’s unlikely for the Steelers to fire him, Tomlin is reportedly open to leaving the team to pursue a broadcasting career.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was asked about Tomlin’s future on Thursday, in which he responded by sharing how he can relate to the position Tomlin is in—always having discussions about what he hasn’t succeeded in order to create speculation. Rodgers spoke in complete support of his current coach.
“We love Mike T. Mike T has had an incredible career as a head coach to go that long and never have losing season. It’s unbelievable. There’s always going to be something,” Rodgers said, via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “... Mike T’s probably like me. Doesn’t give a whole lot of s--- about any of those comments. It is nice cuz we all love him and want to play for him and want to win for him.”
Aaron Rodgers on Mike Tomlin: “Mike T has had an incredible career as a HC to go that long and never have losing season. It’s unbelievable. There’s always going to be something. … Mike T’s probably like me. Doesn’t give a whole lot of shit about any of those comments.” pic.twitter.com/aBPAbI6OQd
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) January 8, 2026
Rodgers is probably right—Tomlin likely isn’t paying any attention to the rumors about him. He tends to be a guy who dusts the negativity off of his shoulders.
It’s clear the quarterback and coach have a tight bond. Rodgers’s future is also still up in the air, so maybe if he returns for the 2026 season, that’ll lock in Tomlin’s decision to stay in Pittsburgh, too. The Steelers have to decide about Tomlin’s team open before March 1 to keep him under contract through the 2027 season. Rodgers would need a new deal.
More NFL on Sports Illustrated
- Todd Monken Takes Ownership for Shortcomings of Lamar Jackson, Ravens
- Cowboys Great Jason Witten Lands With SEC Power for First College Coaching Job
- The Biggest Kryptonite for Every NFL Playoff Team
- NFL Fans Roast Jets for Social Media Post Celebrating Mediocre Offensive Line
- Lions GM Uncertain About David Montgomery’s Future in Detroit
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Aaron Rodgers Responds to Rumors About Mike Tomlin Moving On From Steelers.
