US EditionPete Carroll, Aaron Rodgers Head a List of Familiar Faces in New Places This NFL Season
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 10 – Mike Tomlin confirmed he anticipated Aaron Rodgers' signing months ahead, citing weekly talks that convinced him Rodgers was committed to playing a 21st NFL season with the Steelers.
- Joining The Pivot podcast on Sunday, Mike Tomlin admitted he knew before the draft that Aaron Rodgers would sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Amid personal commitments, Rodgers delayed signing until June while maintaining contact with Tomlin, who said, `You know, this dude's been doing it 21 years`.
- Recalling Rodgers' March 21, 2025 visit, Tomlin said `You know, this dude's been doing it 21 years` after spring conversations convinced him.
- The Steelers bypassed drafting a quarterback at pick 21 after Tomlin's early knowledge, setting up Rodgers as their fifth Week 1 starter in five seasons.
- With Rodgers arriving, the Steelers hope his veteran leadership will help them overcome recent playoff failures in the 2025 season.
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