{
  "id": 5387153,
  "title": "How Mike Tomlin knew Aaron Rodgers wasn't ready to retire yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/how-mike-tomlin-knew-aaron-rodgers-wasnt-ready-to-retire-yet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:41:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-tomlin-knew-aaron-rodgers-184148254.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron Rodgers’ future remained a topic of much speculation throughout his NFL career. Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, however, offered insight into the quarterback’s unwavering dedication to the game. During an appearance on \"The Dan Patrick Show,\" Tomlin spoke candidly about Rodgers’ passion for football, revealing that he knew the veteran wasn’t ready to retire. Tomlin emphasized that Rodgers’ commitment to the game extended beyond the headlines, noting his genuine affection for the entire process – from film study to training camp. When asked if Rodgers would have returned despite external factors or team changes, Tomlin expressed strong confidence, stating that the quarterback’s intrinsic motivation would have driven him to keep playing. Tomlin’s observations paint a picture of a player whose love affair with football and its various components, both on and off the field, kept him engaged and eager to continue his career.",
  "summary": "Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reveals why Aaron Rodgers' deep love for football meant he was never going to retire early.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin revealed Rodgers wasn't ready to retire.",
    "Tomlin praised Rodgers' passion for football, from film study to training camp.",
    "Rodgers' intrinsic motivation would have driven him to keep playing."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Aaron Rodgers explains how rookie Germie Bernard earned early trust",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aaron-rodgers-explains-how-rookie-germie-bernard-earned-early-trust",
        "published": "2026-09-03T15:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}