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The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to look like a much different team moving forward after the news that long-time head coach, Mike Tomlin is stepping down.

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Steelers News: Kevin Durant Weighs In on the Future of Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin

The king is dead. Long live the king? Mike Tomlin ruled over the Pittsburgh Steelers for nearly two decades. But one day after his team’s humbling 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Texans, the King of the Steel City decided to step down and relinquish his throne.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Mike Tomlin's Role Within Steelers' Organization May Suddenly Not Be Done

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be moving on without long-time head coach Mike Tomlin, but it is not in the way many fans expected. Over the past several seasons, there were calls from fans for Tomlin to be fired, with some believing his voice and approach had grown stale.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers Could Get Aaron Rodgers Back In 2026 With Unusual Move That Would Definitely Alter The Franchise

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit a weird time as an organization as there is a ton of aging talent on the roster, but the franchise is not currently built to win.

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The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passes attempted for each season since the AFL/NFL merger can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

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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.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Former Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Reportedly Knew Before Disappointing 2025 Season That He Was Done

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going through a monumental change as an organization as Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday that he would be stepping down as the team's head coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Several Steelers players seriously want OC and DC fired

Several Steelers players seriously want OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin fired

HC Mike Tomlin’s departure marks the end of one of the most consistent coaching tenures in modern NFL history.

Arthur Smith opens up about Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses if he wanted to move on from Mike Tomlin

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 15

Why Kuntz thinks it's a 'scary time' for Steelers without Tomlin

Why Christian Kuntz thinks it's a 'scary time' for Steelers without Mike Tomlin

It is now clear that Steelers players were not prepared for Tomlin to tell them this past Tuesday that he was stepping down as the team's head coach after spending 19 years in the job.

Calvin Austin III opens up about Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers' head coach

Will Mike Tomlin coach in 2026 after stepping away from Steelers?

Does Mike Tomlin already have a new job lined up for him?

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers have three must-sign free agents that Omar Khan cannot let leave Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to look a whole lot different once the 2026 season rolls around. Here are three familiar faces they should ensure stick around.

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

'Would be a huge mistake': Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger details what Pittsburgh cannot do with head coaching hire

Mike Tomlin departure must force Steelers to commit to full rebuild

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

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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.

Jeff Hafley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Steelers Requesting Interview With Packers DC Jeff Hafley For HC Vacancy

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Steelers are requesting a HC interview with Packers DC Jeff Hafley. Here’s an updated list of candidates for the

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The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

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Mike Tomlin News / Gridiron Heroics / January 15

'He’ll Have His Pick': ESPN Reporter Shares Update on Mike Tomlin’s Future After Steelers Exit

Mike Tomlin’s sudden departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers shifts the coaching landscape and places him in rare demand across the league, as reported by ESPN.

Ejiro Evero News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Steelers Submit HC Interview Request For Ejiro Evero

The Steelers are slightly behind other teams in terms of seeking out candidates for their head coaching vacancy. They continue to move quickly in establishing a list of initial targets, though.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 15

Tomlin may have leaked plan to leave Steelers, whether he will coach again

Mike Tomlin may have leaked plan to leave Steelers, whether or not he will ever coach again

Tomlin went 19 seasons without experiencing a losing campaign as Pittsburgh's head coach.

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses if he wanted to move on from Mike Tomlin

Will Mike Tomlin coach in 2026 after stepping away from Steelers?

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 15

Steelers Interested in Panthers DC for Head Coach Job

The Pittsburgh Steelers' head coaching search has quickly ramped up. In the initial aftermath of former head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down, the organization reached out to five coaches around the league about the position.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Aaron Rodgers Suggests The Steelers Need To Give A Massive Payday To Key Offensive Piece

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their 2025 season on Monday night as the team lost to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. It

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 15

NFL Interest in Steelers OC Heating Up

The interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator is growing rapidly. Arthur Smith just completed his second season as the offensive play-caller in Pittsburgh, but there is rising speculation that he won't be back for a third season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Lions Request OC Interview With Steelers OC Arthur Smith

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Lions are requesting an interview with Steelers OC Arthur Smith for their OC opening. Smith has received interest from the Titans and Cardinals regarding their HC vacancies, but he could look to make a lateral move if he doesn’t land a HC job after Mike Tomlin stepped down.

Mike Tomlin News / Yardbarker / January 15

How Rodgers, Steelers players reacted to Tomlin stepping down

How Aaron Rodgers, Steelers players reacted to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said that he "wasn't expecting" to learn on Tuesday that head coach Mike Tomlin was stepping down after 19 seasons in charge.

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses if he wanted to move on from Mike Tomlin

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

Steelers legend Bill Cowher reacts to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach

Why Indiana's Curt Cignetti isn't a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers

Mike Tomlin's Steelers tenure was massive success, but both sides needed change