{"id":560958,"date":"2026-03-26T01:11:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/560958\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T01:11:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:11:13","slug":"mccarthy-teases-rodgers-return-nfl-considers-replays-for-replacement-refs-ft-dion-dawkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/560958\/","title":{"rendered":"McCarthy teases Rodgers’ return + NFL considers replays for replacement refs (ft. Dion Dawkins)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When will Aaron Rodgers reach a decision on whether to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss the possibility after Mike McCarthy\u2019s latest comments. Plus, the trio dives into the lates rule proposals in NFL officiating. Later, Andrew sits down with Bills OT Dion Dawkins to discuss the latest developments from Buffalo including how Joe Brady has taken command of the team as head coach. Closing out the show, the trio breaks down Ty Simpson\u2019s draft stock, Maxx Crosby\u2019s botched trade and so much more on today\u2019s jam-packed episode!<\/p>\n

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(2:20) – NFL officiating changes looming
(22:10) – Aaron Rodgers to Steelers updates
(26:40) – Dion Dawkins talks new HC Joe Brady & officiating changes
(39:40) – Is Ty Simpson QB1?
(48:25) – How the Maxx Crosby trade fell apart
(54:45) – Joe Flacco on his desire to start again
(57:40) – One More Thing<\/p>\n

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Will Aaron Rodgers return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season? (Photo by Joe Sargent\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

(Photo by Joe Sargent\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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