US EditionAaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin are kindred spirits. Their union carries plenty of stakes for both
- On Thursday, Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal to join Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025-26 season.
- The signing ended a months-long wait during which the Steelers sought a franchise quarterback after letting Wilson and Fields walk last fall.
- Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch supports the move, expecting Rodgers and Tomlin's strong personalities to mesh and push the team toward a playoff deep run.
- Rodgers, turning 42 in December, threw nearly 3,900 yards last season but faces challenges including a young offensive line and an unproven receiver group led only by DK Metcalf.
- The Steelers aim to maximize 2025 with Rodgers but risk an unclear future at quarterback, as his legacy and team success now partly depend on his health and adaptation.
57 Articles
57 Articles
Rodgers-Tomlin union carries plenty of stakes
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin share a competitive stubbornness. An inherent arrogance, too. While that hardly makes them outliers in the alpha-driven NFL, their ability to keep the realities of the game they have helped define at bay for so long does. Coaches aren’t supposed to go nearly two decades without experiencing a losing season. Tomlin has. Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to recover from an Achilles injury in their 40s and retu…
Why Rodgers and Tomlin union in Pittsburgh carries high stakes for both
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin share a competitive stubbornness. An inherent arrogance too. While that hardly makes them outliers in the alpha-driven NFL, their ability to keep the realities of the game they have helped define at bay for so long does. Coaches aren’t supposed to go nearly two decades without experiencing a losing season. Tomlin has. Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to recover from an Achilles injury in their 40s and retur…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 69% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
