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Steelers Facing Disastrous Reality If Team Chooses To Try Trading TJ Watt

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in unfamiliar territory. For the first time since 2007, they do not have a head coach. Former Head Coach Mike Tomlin stepped down following the team's 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans, which marked the Steelers' seventh-straight playoff loss.

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Steelers Sign Speedy CB After Late-Season Contribution

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to add to their roster. As they move through the first portion of the offseason, they're looking for a head coach.

Brian Flores News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18

Steelers Requesting Second Interview With Brian Flores

Per Gerry Dulac, the Steelers are requesting a second-interview with Vikings DC Brian Flores for their head coaching vacancy. The Steelers are currently

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 18

Steelers Cannot Hire Latest Head Coach Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers began their cycle of head coaching interviews with some of the top coordinators available. As the first eight names

Kenneth Walker III News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2025-26 NFL receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Six-field-goal NFL games' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18

Giants Inquired About Mike Tomlin Before Hiring John Harbaugh

Per Tom Pelissero, the Giants’ ownership reached out to former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin before hiring John Harbaugh as their new coach, yet were told he doesn’t plan to coach in 2026.

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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 McCarthy News / Yardbarker / January 18

Hiring Mike McCarthy would break Steelers' longtime precedent, and franchise shouldn't do that

Former head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons.

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

Steelers set a stance on Aaron Rodgers' future after Mike Tomlin's departure

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 18

NFL world hears truth about ex-Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: 'I apologize for this'

Tomlin’s legacy is complex and layered. He never had a losing season in nearly two decades, which is remarkably impressive in the NFL and speaks to his consistency, leadership and ability to manage locker rooms through changing eras.

Mike Tomlin may never return to coaching in NFL

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

Steelers set a stance on Aaron Rodgers' future after Mike Tomlin's departure

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

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 18

Former Employee Sues Steelers, Art Rooney II

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Team President Art Rooney II are now dealing with a lawsuit from a former employee. According to the Tribune-Review, Allegheny County resident Chelsea Zahn filed a six-count lawsuit in federal court against the Steelers shortly into the offseason.

Mike McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Mike McCarthy is a candidate for prominent head coach job

He has a lifetime record of 174-112-2 with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, and won a Super Bowl with Green Bay in 2010.

Steelers set a stance on Aaron Rodgers' future after Mike Tomlin's departure

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

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

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

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.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 18

Steelers Need An Extremely Meticulous Approach To Coaching Search In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their playoff drought continue on Monday night, falling in the first round yet again. The loss marked the seventh straight in the postseason for Mike Tomlin.

Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / January 18

Report: Steelers open to QB Aaron Rodgers' return

There will be a welcoming party in the Pittsburgh locker room if Aaron Rodgers decides to return for his 22nd season in 2026, ESPN reported. "Most if not all" of the Steelers players are open to the four-time MVP quarterback's return and conveyed that sentiment to team brass during last week's exit meetings, per the report.

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

Aaron Rodgers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18

Steelers Would Like To Bring Aaron Rodgers Back In 2026

According to Adam Schefter, there’s significant support within the Steelers’ organization for QB Aaron Rodgers to return for another season in 2026. That is not viewed as a likely outcome at this point, as a big reason Rodgers signed on with Pittsburgh last year was to play for former HC Mike Tomlin.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 18

Steelers Are Now Scheduled To Interview Long Time Veteran NFL Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in rare air as they search for their next head coach. Longtime Head Coach Mike Tomlin has decided it is time to step away after 19 seasons leading the franchise.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 18

Steelers Expected To Conduct HC Interview With Mike McCarthy

With Mike Tomlin having resigned as the Steelers’ head coach, Pittsburgh could turn to the coach who bested Tomlin in Super Bowl XLV as his replacement.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / January 18

Steelers expected to speak with Mike McCarthy about head coaching vacancy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to “speak with” former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy about their head coaching vacancy, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18

Steelers Plan To Speak To Mike McCarthy About Their HC Vacancy

According to Adam Schefter, the Steelers plan to speak to former Cowboys and Packers HC Mike McCarthy regarding their current head coaching vacancy. McCarthy

Aaron Rodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Steelers players have strong feelings about potential Aaron Rodgers return

As unlikely as it may be, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still holding out some hope of an Aaron Rodgers return. The Steelers remain “open” to a reunion with Rodgers in 2026, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 18