Report: Aaron Rodgers sobbed, apologized during Mike Tomlin's final team meeting

Report: Aaron Rodgers sobbed, apologized during Mike Tomlin's final team meeting

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Aaron Rodgers, who joined the Pittsburgh Steelers to play under Mike Tomlin, is reportedly emotional following Tomlin's resignation. During Tomlin's final meeting with the team, Rodgers was seen sobbing and apologizing, indicating the significance of Tomlin's departure. Rodgers joined the Steelers as part of a strategy to secure their first playoff win in nine years, after a challenging period with the New York Jets. Tomlin's exit comes after a playoff loss to the Texans, concluding his 19-year career with the Steelers. Speculation surrounds Rodgers' future with the team, as a new coach may prefer a different quarterback. One potential scenario to retain Rodgers could involve trading for Packers coach Matt LaFleur, whom Rodgers recently praised.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/mike-florioon January 15, 2026
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