Aaron Rodgers makes stance on Mike Tomlin’s future clear, blasts NFL media coverage

The 2025 NFL season came to an abrupt end for Pittsburgh on Monday night, when the Black and Gold were overwhelmed from start to finish by a Texans team that controlled every phase of the game. The defeat of the six-time Super Bowl champions has fueled talk that a significant chapter may be closing for two of the franchise’s most recognizable figures, Mike Tomlin and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Tomlin under pressure after another early exit

In the aftermath of the loss, speculation has intensified around Tomlin’s future. While he continues to post winning records in the regular season, his playoff résumé has drawn increasing criticism. Pittsburgh has now gone nine consecutive seasons without a postseason victory, a drought that has become central to the debate about whether the organization needs a new voice at the top.

Rodgers comes to Tomlin’s defense

Facing mounting criticism and growing external pressure, Rodgers did not hesitate to defend his head coach. Speaking to reporters, the veteran quarterback made it clear that firing Tomlin would be a mistake.

“Mike Tomlin has had more success than nearly anybody in the league for the last 19 or 20 years,” Rodgers said. “More than that, when you have the right guys and the culture is right, you don’t think about making a change. There’s a lot of pressure that comes from the outside, and obviously that sways decisions from time to time. But that’s not how I would do things.”

Steelers’ QB attacks NFL coverage and social media culture

Rodgers also used the press conference to take aim at what he sees as the modern NFL echo chamber, where social media reactions and television hot takes can drive rushed decisions. He said that kind of noise often pushes teams toward moves he considers short-sighted, adding that he hopes Tomlin remains in Pittsburgh, just as he hopes Matt LaFleur stays with the Green Bay Packers.

“The way the league is covered now, the way there are snap decisions, and the validity given to Twitter experts and all experts on TV who make it seem like they know what the hell they’re talking about, to me that’s an absolute joke,” Rodgers said.

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