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A major era for the Pittsburgh Steelers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/] is ending as both Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers appear to be moving on. NFL insider Ian Rapoport has confirmed these reports, stating that the chances of Rodgers staying in Pittsburgh have dropped significantly. “I do not expect him to return now that Tomlin is not back,” Rapoport reported on his X account. “We may have seen the last of Rodgers in the NFL.” Aaron Rodgers is not expected to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season. After joining the team on a one-year deal last summer, the veteran quarterback made it clear that head coach Mike Tomlin was the main reason he chose to come to Pittsburgh. However, with Tomlin officially stepping down after 19 seasons, it appears Rodgers’ time with the team is also coming to an end. Steelers president Art Rooney II also admitted that Rodgers specifically came to the team to play for Tomlin. 

Mike Tomlin’s exit signals a new era as Ian Rapoport confirms Aaron Rodgers is expected to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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