Tomlin's Exit, Rodgers' Return: Steelers' New Era

0:00It's April 27th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Mike Tomman just stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 straight non-losing seasons. He led them to two Super Bowls, winning one, but reason playoff runs fell short with seven losses in a row. The team tapped Mike McCarthy to take over, bringing fresh energy to a squad with vets like TJ Watt and Cam Hayward. Tomman still sees Aaron Rodgers suiting up for the Steelers in 2026. He spent a year around Rodgers and says the guys hooked on football. The games, the grind, mentoring young players. Even at his age, Rodgers stays in top shape, so Tomman bets he'll keep playing. Meanwhile, the Steelers aren't sitting idle. They grab Penn State QB Drew Aller in the third round of the draft, joining Will Howard and Mason Rudolph in a crowded quarterback room. If Rodgers skips early workouts again, like last year's June arrival, these guys get valuable reps in May's OTAs.

1:00Tomman's jumping into media now, signing on as an analyst for NBC's football night in America. He admits it'll feel lonely without leading a team, but his passion for the sport pulled him in. It's a big shift from the sidelines, and fans are curious if his sharp breakdowns will shine on TV. With McCarthy calling shots, and Rodgers possibly back, Pittsburgh could chase that Superbowl vibe again. Tomman's exit opens doors, but his insights from the booth might just keep him in the game longer.