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Steelers Owner Shuts Down Arthur Smith as HC Candidate

PITTSBURGH — For the first time since the season ended, the organization’s owner spoke with the media. Unlike years past, Art Rooney's time with the media had one topic to discuss.

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Adam Thielen announces retirement from NFL after 13 seasons

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league. He played for the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers and Steelers.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 14

Mike Tomlin's Plans For 2026 Get Exposed After Stepping Down From His Role With The Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 season ended at the hands of the Houston Texans in the first round of the postseason as the organization suffered yet another embarrassing loss in the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 14

Steelers' Jonnu Smith Detailed The Team's Emotional Reaction To Mike Tomlin Stepping Down

For 19 seasons, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers into battle as their head coach. Throughout his historic time with the Steelers, which included no losing seasons and a Super Bowl victory, Tomlin was a stoic figure.

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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

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / January 14

Mike Tomlin departure must force Steelers to commit to full rebuild

After years of pushing their chips into the middle of the table, the departure of Tomlin gives the Steelers an excuse to take a step back and work toward building a roster that can achieve sustainable, long-term success.

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

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

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

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 14

Mike Tomlin has reportedly made final decision about coaching in 2026 after Steelers exit

Almost immediately after Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was reported that he planned to "step away from coaching

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

Was Mike Tomlin's resignation a long time coming?

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Mike Tomlin News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Teams Contact Steelers On Mike Tomlin’s Rights; Tomlin Not Planning To Coach In 2026

As the Saints’ Sean Payton situation reminded earlier this decade, a coach stepping away while under contract can be valuable to a team. New Orleans fetched first- and second-round picks from Denver in a 2023 trade for Payton’s rights.

Mike Tomlin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Teams Inquired With Mike Tomlin, But He Doesn’t Plan To Coach In 2026

According to Ian Rapoport, there were teams that reached out to former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin‘s camp to express interest in him, even though it would

Aaron Rodgers News / The Spun / January 14

3 NFL Teams That Should Sign Aaron Rodgers If He Doesn't Retire

Aaron Rodgers has not yet announced if he'll return for the 2026 NFL season. Make no mistake though, he's still one of the 32 best options in the sport.

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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Steelers’ Arthur Smith is a head coaching candidate for at least 2 teams

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era after Mike Tomlin decided to step down after nineteen seasons. This transition follows a 30-6 playoff loss to the Texans, leaving the team searching for its first new head coach in decades.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 14

Mike Tomlin resignation and potential ramifications for Steelers

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, just one day following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Houston Texans in the NFL Wild Card round, the Steelers put out a a statement through President Art Rooney II that head coach Mike Tomlin had resigned.