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Rodgers' Last Ride: Steelers Hire McCarthy, Eye Playoff Return

7/14/2026

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Aaron Rodgers (quarterback) returns for his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ranking fifth in passing yards and first in passer rating.
After dismissing head coach Mike Tomlin (head coach) after 19 seasons, the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy (former Packers coach) who won Super Bowl XLV in 2010.
Jerome Bettis (running back) said the Rodgers-McCarthy duo could end the playoff drought, noting Rodgers needs a championship in his farewell season.

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Aaron Rodgers (quarterback) returns for his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ranking fifth in passing yards and first in passer rating.
After dismissing head coach Mike Tomlin (head coach) after 19 seasons, the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy (former Packers coach) who won Super Bowl XLV in 2010.
Jerome Bettis (running back) said the Rodgers-McCarthy duo could end the playoff drought, noting Rodgers needs a championship in his farewell season.