Pittsburgh Steelers hope for revival with Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers seek to improve this offseason after an AFC North title by welcoming back quarterback Aaron Rodgers and hiring head coach Mike McCarthy. The team hopes McCarthy's leadership can change their recent playoff shortcomings, having not won a playoff game since 2016. Last season ended with a humiliating loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round. The Steelers made several roster adjustments, including adding notable veterans, to compete more effectively. Their approach, however, raises questions about their ambition to return to elite contention.
- •Steelers played it safe in the offseason after winning the AFC North.
- •The team hired Mike McCarthy, succeeding Mike Tomlin after 19 seasons.
- •Aaron Rodgers returns at age 43, hoping to bolster team performance.
- •Pittsburgh's recent playoff history includes five straight losses by double digits.
- •Key roster additions include Michael Pittman Jr. and Jamel Dean.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — NFL offseason power rankings: No. 20 Pittsburgh Steelers welcome back Aaron Rodgers, hope Mike McCarthy changes their arc
"The Steelers played it safe this offseason after an AFC North championship.
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