PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin share a competitive stubbornness. An inherent arrogance, too. While that hardly makes them outliers in the alpha-driven NFL, their ability to keep the realities of the game they have helped define at bay for so long does.

It took several months, but Aaron Rodgers finally agreed to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. While it was a lengthy process, head coach Mike Tomlin was reportedly fine sticking with Rodgers' timeline, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor.

Aaron Rodgers' Message About Steelers' Mike Tomlin Resurfaces After Recent News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a long hiatus from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the 2025 NFL offseason, the four-time MVP has finally decided on where he will be playing next year.