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Familiar Face Projected to Replace Mike Tomlin As Steelers Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a new head coach for the first time in forever next year, as Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 consecutive winning seasons.

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Ben Roethlisberger Shares His ‘Selfless’ Mike Tomlin Conspiracy Theory Amid Steelers Exit

There were many who had wanted Mike Tomlin gone from the Pittsburgh Steelers for years. But even with all the preamble, it was still a huge shock to learn that Tomlin had stepped down from his position as head football coach after almost two decades on the job.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 14

There’s a major reason why the Giants pursuing Mike Tomlin would be a costly mistake — and why they shouldn’t waver on John Harbaugh

Yesterday, Mike Tomlin's decision to step down as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach sent shockwaves through the sport. While John Harbaugh's firing was shocking, Tomlin's willingness to move on added a massive wrinkle to an already historic coaching carousel.

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The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to emerge victorious from their first start in the postseason in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name eight minutes?

The 'No. 3 NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

The 'Most passing TD's in 1st 25 starts' quiz

The 'Completion % record by NFL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 14

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

Tomlin's predecessor and Steelers legend Bill Cowher addressed Tomlin's departure from the club.

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

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

Does Ravens owner view Mike Tomlin as possible replacement for John Harbaugh?

The 'NFL head coaches with 2+ Super Bowl appearances' 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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 14

Watch: 3 plays from Steelers Wild Card game

Steel City Underground presents three highlight plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Jan. 12, 2026.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 14

Arthur Smith opens up about Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers

Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons in charge left the franchise without the person who had essentially served as its unofficial CEO throughout his tenure.

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

Steelers' latest playoff loss places Mike Tomlin among worst postseason coaches ever

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

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

Does Ravens owner view Mike Tomlin as possible replacement for John Harbaugh?

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / January 14

'Would Be A Huge Mistake': Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Details What Pittsburgh Cannot Do With Head Coaching Hire

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era after 19 seasons. Head Coach Mike Tomlin has made the decision to step down from the team, which completely threw the NFL world for a loop on Tuesday afternoon.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14

Why Rams' Adams feels 'sick,' 'heartbroken' about latest Rodgers rumors

Why Rams' Davante Adams feels 'sick,' 'heartbroken' about latest Aaron Rodgers rumors

Adams and Rodgers were first teammates with the Green Bay Packers from 2014 through the 2021 season, and they later played together as members of the New York Jets for a portion of the 2024 campaign.

Did Aaron Rodgers leak retirement decision before Steelers' loss to Texans?

Aaron Rodgers is not going to make 'emotional decisions' regarding future

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

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14

Does Ravens owner view Mike Tomlin as possible replacement for John Harbaugh?

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti was speaking with reporters on Tuesday regarding his decision to fire head coach John Harbaugh when Bisciotti learned Tomlin was stepping down as head coach of the Steelers.

Ravens owner shares if Lamar Jackson, players got John Harbaugh fired

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

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

The 'NFL coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 14

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

Members of the football community were stunned to learn on Tuesday that Mike Tomlin had officially stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after spending 19 seasons in the role.

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

Mike Tomlin's reason for leaving Steelers is revealed

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

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 14

Steelers Top 5 Head Coach Candidates

The unthinkable finally happened, as Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was a move many called for, but few expected to happen.

Brian Flores News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 14

Brian Flores Steelers' Early Favorite for Head Coach Job

The Pittsburgh Steelers need a new head coach. For the first time in 19 years, Mike Tomlin will not be returning to the Steel City, stepping away from the franchise less than 24 hours after their season ended in a blowout loss to the Houston Texans.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 14

Mike Tomlin's reason for leaving Steelers is revealed

Tomlin has done great things in the past, but many people believed that it was time for a change.

Steelers' latest playoff loss places Mike Tomlin among worst postseason coaches ever

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

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

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Aaron Rodgers likely done with Steelers

Mike Tomlin’s decision to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers may have also made Aaron Rodgers’ decision for him. Tomlin stepped down as Pittsburgh’s coach on Tuesday, ending a 19-year run in the job.

Brian Flores News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Brian Flores An Option For Pittsburgh’s HC Opening?

Per Jordan Schultz, “it would not be a surprise” if Vikings DC Brian Flores gets real interest from the Steelers regarding their HC opening. A high-level executive told Schultz, “That makes too much sense” for Flores to take over in Pittsburgh after HC Mike Tomlin stepped down.

Pat Freiermuth News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 13

Steelers' Pat Freiermuth Opens Up About Frustrations Over Role

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered offseason mode much earlier than expected following a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. The loss was the team's seventh consecutive postseason defeat, continuing the organization's failures since the 2016 AFC Champioship game.