Overview
- Tomlin, whose NBC Football Night in America role was announced Sunday, used his first segment to predict Aaron Rodgers will start for Pittsburgh in 2026.
- Rodgers, 42, remains unsigned and has not said if he will play this season, and he waited until June to sign with the Steelers last year.
- Pittsburgh drafted Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round last week, and the roster also includes Mason Rudolph and second-year passer Will Howard.
- In the NBC interview, Tomlin said he stepped down after 19 seasons because leadership felt isolating and recent playoff results fell short for veterans he believes deserve fresh energy.
- The Steelers hired former Packers coach Mike McCarthy to replace Tomlin, a tie to Rodgers that could shape how Pittsburgh manages offseason reps for Rudolph, Howard, and rookie Allar if the wait continues.