Mike Tomlin Predicts Aaron Rodgers Will Return to Steelers in 2026

Former Steelers coach and current NBC analyst Mike Tomlin predicts Aaron Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season. Tomlin cited Rodgers' "addiction" to the process and "love affair with the game" as primary drivers for a comeback. While the Steelers currently lack a clear No. 1 starter, the coaching staff has declined official comment. The prediction has sparked roster speculation, though Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy avoided hypotheticals regarding depth charts.