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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 26

Steelers Next Steps After Hiring Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their head coach, hiring Mike McCarthy as just the fourth leader of the organization in nearly 60 years. The biggest question of the offseason is answered, but it's far from the only one that's going to be in front of the black and gold.

Will Howard News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 26

Will Howard Might Actually Get Shot as Steelers QB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled about the hire of Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. Maybe the fanbase didn't take it as smoothly as the organization hoped, but Team President Art Rooney II sees the upside, and a lot of that is centered around the quarterback position.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 26

'Safe To Assume': Steelers Insider Confident Pittsburgh Will Cut Offensive Contributor From 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have several tweaks to the roster that are going to be made following the hiring of Mike McCarthy. Whenever a new head coach comes into an organization, it's not just the coaching staff that will see severe adjustments.

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Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / January 26

Aaron Rodgers Could Return To Steelers In 2026 And Have His Former Backup As Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't exactly pass the test of the fan base when the decision was made to choose Mike McCarthy to be Mike Tomlin's successor. The most logical explanation for the hiring has to be that the veteran coach comes from an offensive background and has worked with several top-tier quarterbacks throughout his NFL coaching career.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 26

Steelers president opens up about hiring Mike McCarthy

Steelers president Art Rooney II opens up about hiring Mike McCarthy as next head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have received criticism for hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers stumbling into uncharted territory with Mike McCarthy hire

Former Steelers OC Arthur Smith lands new job with Ohio State

Does former Steelers HC Bill Cowher approve of planned Mike McCarthy hiring?

Le'Veon Bell adds fuel to Steelers fans' anger with Mike McCarthy comments

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Art Rooney reveals the role Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers played in his decision to name Mike McCarthy Pittsburgh's new head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers are descending on Mobile, Alabama this week, ahead of the 2026 Senior Bowl. Before the bombshell report on Saturday afternoon, the prevailing notion was that the Steelers would be heading south without a head coach in place.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Stadium Rant / January 26

Mike McCarthy Was The Only Logical Choice For Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. Many fans were outraged about the move, but he was truly the best available option.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 26

Kurt Warner has strong advice for Steelers in pursuit of 2026 QB

Kurt Warner has strong advice for Steelers in pursuit of 2026 quarterback: 'Has played at an MVP level'

This QB would be a controversial choice, having experienced both highs and lows during his NFL career.

Does former Steelers HC Bill Cowher approve of planned Mike McCarthy hiring?

Le'Veon Bell adds fuel to Steelers fans' anger with Mike McCarthy comments

Pittsburgh Steelers stumbling into uncharted territory with Mike McCarthy hire

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 26

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Made Massive Statement To Art Rooney II About Will Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to verbally agree to hire Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach, a move that instantly sent shockwaves through the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 25

Steelers Are In A Nightmare Situation After Poor 2025 Decision Is Already Hurting The Organization

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of a transformative time as a franchise as they are currently searching for the team's next head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down following the 2025 season.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / January 25

Steelers Art Rooney II cites biggest reason in hiring Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II saw several reasons as to why it made sense to appoint Mike McCarthy as the successor to Mike Tomlin. Above all, McCarthy’s “winning track record” stood out to Rooney.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 25

Steelers May Continue Old Ways And Look To Promote From Within For Next Offensive Coordinator

Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan and Team President Art Rooney II are in rare territory. With the 2025 season officially over, long-time Head Coach Mike Tomlin had elected to step away from coaching after an extraordinary 19-season tenure in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 25

Steelers Have Nightmare Coordinator Hire Looming Thanks To Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already had a huge offseason that has been full of change. Former Head Coach Mike Tomlin stepped down following the 2025 campaign which put the franchise in its first head coaching search in nearly 20 years.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 25

Coordinator Options With Links to Steelers New HC Mike McCarthy

PITTSBURGH — The NFL is still shaking their heads in response to the Pittsburgh Steelers naming Mike McCarthy as their new head coach. The decision has caused a range of responses, but overall the choice is receiving a ton of criticism.

Malik Willis News / Steeler Nation / January 25

Fans get reasonable response to Steelers going after best free-agent QB

Steelers fans get reasonable response to the team going after best free-agent QB: 'I don't think they want to do that'

It is more than likely that Pittsburgh will have another different starting quarterback in Week 1 for the sixth consecutive season, and fans should be paying close attention to who could be in that role.

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Bill Cowher News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Bill Cowher reacts to Steelers’ hire of Mike McCarthy

At least one Pittsburgh Steelers icon is on board with the team’s decision to hire Mike McCarthy as head coach. Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher was enthusiastic about the McCarthy hire on Sunday when speaking on CBS’ “The NFL Today.” Cowher emphasized McCarthy’s offensive style and personal ties as being important selling points.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 25

Steelers Now Connected To Questionable 2026 Quarterback Prospect After The Hiring Of Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers had to deal with a coaching search for the first time in nearly two decades after Mike Tomlin announced that he would be stepping down.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25

Mike McCarthy Hire Could Open Door For Aaron Rodgers’ Return To Steelers

When Steelers HC Mike Tomlin resigned after this past season, the expectation was that it would also mean QB Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t return, as a big reason he joined Pittsburgh this past season was to play for Tomlin. However, the Steelers’ hire of HC Mike McCarthy changes the equation a little bit.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 25