Steelers closing in on Mike McCarthy as next coach as possible reunion with Aaron Rodgers looms: reports

McCarthy took the 2025 season off after being let go by the Dallas Cowboys following five seasons there. Previously, he coached Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers for 13 years.

Perhaps the move is to lure Rodgers to return to Pittsburgh for one more year. Rodgers is entering free agency but found success with the Steelers, making the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

After losing in the wild card round, Rodgers was almost immediately asked about his future but would not make any rash decisions.

With McCarthy, Rodgers' return figures to be a little bit more likely than previously.