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Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> players shared details of Mike Tomlin\u2019s emotional final meeting with the team, and former NFL star J.J. Watt took issue with the players.<\/p>\n

Watt, whose brother T.J. Watt is mentioned in the report as being sad about Tomlin leaving as well, felt like the moment could have stayed in the locker room. J.J. Watt retweeted a paragraph of The Athletic\u2019s<\/a> report in which Aaron Rodgers told Tomlin he was sorry, through sobs.<\/p>\n

“Feel like this moment could have stayed in the meeting room,” Watt wrote<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n

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T.J. Watt<\/a> had always been a huge advocate for Tomlin, even saying in his contract talks that he didn\u2019t want to play for anyone other than the longtime head coach. As Tomlin was telling the team that he was stepping down, Watt repeatedly said, “No,” as his eyes welled up.<\/p>\n

J.J. Watt added that he would have preferred that those inside the room kept the intimate details to themselves instead of sharing them.<\/p>\n

That meeting was the final one of Tomlin\u2019s storied tenure with the Steelers. In 19 seasons, Tomlin went 193-114-2 and won the AFC North eight times, making the Super Bowl twice and winning once.<\/p>\n

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It is unclear if Tomlin wants to coach next season or if he wants to take a season off. The 53-year-old is coveted by a litany of TV networks who have shown interest in hiring him as an analyst, according to\u00a0The Athletic.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Steelers, who are running just their fourth head coaching search since 1969, have already completed interviews or have interviews scheduled with the following candidates, according to multiple reports:<\/p>\n

Nate Scheelhaase \u2013 Los Angeles Rams<\/a> pass game coordinator<\/p>\n

Chris Shula \u2013 Rams defensive coordinator<\/p>\n

Anthony Weaver \u2013 Miami Dolphins<\/a> defensive coordinator<\/p>\n

Jesse Minter \u2013 Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator<\/p>\n

Brian Flores \u2013 Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator<\/p>\n

Ejiro Evero \u2013 Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator<\/p>\n

Jeff Hafley \u2013 Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator<\/p>\n

Klay Kubiak \u2013 San Francisco 49ers<\/a> offensive coordinator<\/p>\n

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