Mike McCarthy designs Steelers offense for Aaron Rodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is installing a new offensive scheme tailored to the specific experience of quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 NFL season. The pair, who previously won a Super Bowl together, are reuniting for what marks the final year of Rodgers' career. McCarthy described the process as a constant collaboration focused on updating terminology to suit the veteran signal-caller without hindering his performance. The team enters the campaign with a projected win range of 6-11 to 11-6 according to preseason analysis. Pittsburgh opens its regular season schedule this week against the Atlanta Falcons, who recently confirmed Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback. The matchup at Acrisure Stadium offers an immediate test for the Steelers' defense against an Atlanta unit undergoing a late shift in their starting rotation.
- •Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are reuniting in Pittsburgh for the 2026 season.
- •The new offensive scheme features updated terminology designed to maximize Rodgers' veteran experience.
- •The Steelers open their season against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium.
- •Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa as the Falcons' starting quarterback.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — New Steelers HC Customized 2026 Offense For Aaron Rodgers
"Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy are back together once again, this time as members of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The quarterback is in his final NFL season, while McCarthy is back after a year away from the game.The two have a ton of rapport and also have a Super Bowl title together. The opponent in that […] The post New Steelers HC Customized 2026 Offense For Aaron Rodgers appeared first on HEAVY.
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