Aaron Rodgers has not been shy regarding his feelings about the New York Jets, the team that jettisoned him after just two seasons. Rodgers, who started his 21st season in the NFL by beating the Jets in their home stadium, took a another subtle shot at his former team.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers jabs the New York Jets again while defending head coach Mike Tomlin from criticism.

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was asked about Tomlin’s future on Thursday, in which he responded by sharing how he can relate to the position Tomlin is in—always having discussions about what he hasn’t succeeded in order to create speculation. Rodgers spoke in complete support of his current coach.

Tomlin, in his 19th season with the Steelers, is the NFL's longest-tenured head coach. With Harbaugh out in Baltimore, Andy Reid is now the second-longest tenured coach as he just concluded his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs. No other coach has been with their team prior to the start of the 2017 season.

Aaron Rodgers has full support of Mike Tomlin. The noise inside Acrisure Stadium once felt louder than the wins. When Pittsburgh slipped to 6–6 in ear.

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis thanked Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on social media for his praise.

All of this to say that there’s a strong chance Tomlin will return for a 20th season in Pittsburgh. It’s difficult to envision him not being there for the 2026 season. He’s under contract through the 2027 season, but the team has until March 1 to pick up his team option for the ‘27 season.

Mike Tomlin’s primary focus is on beating the Houston Texans. If the Pittsburgh Steelers win their AFC Wild Card game on Sunday night, Tomlin will advance in the playoffs and quiet the