Mike Tomlin’s final speech had Aaron Rodgers and T.J. Watt in tears

Rodgers made his way through the line. The Steelers had signed the quarterback last June in the hope that he could help end the franchise’s then-eight-year drought without a postseason win. When asked, Rodgers said Tomlin was the reason he signed with the Steelers rather than retiring, and the two grew close as the season went on.
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Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin tackle questions on futures after ugly 30-6 playoff loss

Neither Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nor head coach Mike Tomlin were ready to make any declarative statements regarding their futures following a dismal 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans to end their 2025 season.

Report: Aaron Rodgers sobbed, apologized during Mike Tomlin's final team meeting

Aaron Rodgers came to Pittsburgh in large part to play for Mike Tomlin.

Aaron Rodgers’ tearful response to Mike Tomlin after coach stepped down

Aaron Rodgers was sobbing as he apologized to Mike Tomlin repeatedly after the Steelers’ coach stepped down Tuesday after 19 years at the helm.

Aaron Rodgers had tearful message for Mike Tomlin after resignation

Rodgers reportedly took responsibility for the season-ending loss.

Aaron Rodgers calls Mike Tomlin, Matt LaFleur job security chatter ‘absolute joke’

After the Steelers' crushing 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Texans, Aaron Rodgers dismissed calls for Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur to be fired.

CBS writer shares Aaron Rodgers retirement prediction, and another alternative to the Steelers

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