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2 Steelers veterans in 'tears' during Tomlin's farewell speech
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Two leaders on the Pittsburgh Steelers ' roster were apparently shaken up following Mike Tomlin's parting message : quarterback Aaron Rodgers and outside linebacker T.J. Watt .
According to a report from The Athletic's Mike DeFabo , both Watt and Rodgers were in tears during Tomlin's farewell address to the team.
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"No. No. No. No. No," Watt reportedly said as his eyes welled with tears.
Rodgers shouldered the blame, with The Athletic's Mike DeFabo reporting that several players overheard him, through sobs, repeatedly saying, "I'm sorry."
Steelers President Art Rooney II cast doubt on Rodgers potentially returning to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season, claiming he joined the team to play for Tomlin.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Rodgers and the rest of the Steelers organization following Tomlin's decision to step down, but as the search for the next head coach continues, the emotional impact of his departure is bound to continue sending shockwaves throughout the organization.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Watt, Rodgers in 'tears' during Tomlin's farewell speech
