On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers and breaks down what it means for the franchise, the AFC playoff picture, and expectations heading into the season.

John also discusses how the NFL continues to prioritize streamers and media partners, examining the league’s evolving relationship with streaming platforms and what it means for fans watching games across multiple services.

Plus, thoughts on preseason football—how teams approach it today, whether it still matters, and what coaches are really looking for before Week 1.

The episode also features another edition of Dad Diaries, with John sharing stories and experiences from life away from football.

To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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