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Steelers' Potential Coach Brian Flores Has Shown So Much Growth Since Failed Stint With Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning the offseason process by compiling a list of potential coaching options to potentially replace Mike Tomlin after he stepped down from the position on Tuesday.

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Steelers Host LB Gabriel Murphy For Visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially hosted LB Gabriel Murphy for a visit on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. He could be a candidate for a futures deal, which is essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 16

Steelers TE Was Roster's Biggest Failure

The Pittsburgh Steelers season is now over. The results of the 2025 campaign are basically a copy-and-paste situation from last year, and the year before, and the year before that.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 16

Ex-Steeler argues why Mike Tomlin doesn't belong in HOF

Ex-Steeler James Harrison argues why Mike Tomlin doesn't belong in HOF

In the aftermath of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and media all over have started discussing his legacy.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Steelers Have A Clear Cut To Make On Defense After Poor Performance In 2025: 'He Didn't Pan Out'

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a relatively disappointing season on defense in 2025 as the group felt inconsistent as the year went on. The unit had some games where they looked spectacular, while during other contests, the group was completely helpless against certain offensive attacks.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Steelers Have A Strong Path To Fix Horrific Quarterback Situation By Making Certain Hire At Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a very questionable future as the franchise has no real answer at quarterback and Mike Tomlin has just stepped down as the team's head coach.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 16

Buccaneers Interview Steelers’ Danny Smith For ST Coordinator

The end of the Mike Tomlin era may lead to the end of the Danny Smith era in Pittsburgh. Tomlin resigned after a 19-year head coaching run on Tuesday, leaving Smith’s future as the Steelers’ special teams coordinator up in the air.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Steelers interviewing Packers DC for head coaching vacancy

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ intentions seem clear as they seek a defensive-minded person to replace Mike Tomlin after he stepped down. That side of the ball is likely the key, and the Steelers are interviewing the Packers’ DC for their head coaching vacancy, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero.

Mike Tomlin News / Larry Brown Sports / January 16

Mike Tomlin may never return to coaching in NFL

Mike Tomlin does not have any plans to coach in 2026 after stepping away from the Pittsburgh Steelers. One former player who knows him well thinks he might never return to the sidelines.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Sean McDermott News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Bills could completely screw up Steelers' coaching search

A vacancy in Buffalo would only make things more complicated, rather than them getting done more efficiently and swiftly.

Steelers could be close to stealing next 'Sean McVay' and making him new HC

Ravens' Kyle Van Noy on Steelers after Mike Tomlin's departure: 'They weren't a good football team'

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Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Steelers' Danny Smith Interviews For New Job In NFC

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ longtime Head Coach Mike Tomlin has decided it is time to step away from coaching after 19 seasons at the helm. There had been plenty of rumblings about a potential departure, but few truly expected the 53-year-old to make this move.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Richard Sherman Knows The Steelers Need To Prepare For A Major Financial Commitment With 'Elite' Cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 season did not end the way the fan base had hoped as the franchise was eliminated in the first round of the postseason for the third season in a row.

Arthur Smith News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Steelers' Arthur Smith Is Quickly Eyeing 3 New Teams Across The NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff is about to look very different, as news came out that all assistant coaches are free to pursue other jobs. This does not mean the end of these coaches' careers with the Steelers, but their fate will be entirely up to the Steelers' next head coach.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16

Kyle Van Noy on Steelers: 'They weren't a good football team'

Ravens' Kyle Van Noy on Steelers after Mike Tomlin's departure: 'They weren't a good football team'

During the latest edition of the "Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara" podcast, Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy spoke about what went wrong for the club during those matchups versus the Steelers.

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Don Shula News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Rams DC Chris Shula Interviewing With Steelers, Ravens & Dolphins Friday

According to Albert Breer, Rams DC Chris Shula is scheduled to interview with the Steelers, Ravens and Dolphins on Friday. Shula, 39, is the son of Dave Shula and the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Don Shula.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 16

Upon Review: Grading the 2025 Steelers running backs

Steel City Underground presents it’s ‘Upon Review’ series of Pittsburgh Steelers positional group grades for the 2025 NFL season with statistical analysis and performance reviews.

T.J. Watt News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 16

Former Steelers Player Says Team Should Trade T.J. Watt

With the Pittsburgh Steelers in a state of flux as their offseason begins, it appears almost anything is on the table for the organization. As head coach Mike Tomlin departs after stepping down, which ended his 19-year-long tenure in Pittsburgh, the future of several building block pieces on the team's roster have come into question.