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Steelers Now Have Great Defensive Coordinator Option That Just Became Available After Week 18

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to let Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin walk away once their season is over. His contract expires right after they play their final game, and with how much that unit has struggled throughout the season, his deal will most likely not be re-upped.

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Mike Tomlin Mulling Break From Coaching For TV Job?

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio says there’s been increasing chatter that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin could step away from coaching after this season to take a job as a TV analyst.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Video shows Mike Tomlin’s message before Tyler Loop’s missed FG

Songs may already have been written about the epic conclusion of Sunday night’s AFC North title decider between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens

Cameron Heyward News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Cam Heyward is Fueling Steelers Super Bowl Hopes

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with the victory in one of the craziest and most entertaining games of the 2025 NFL regular season. It came down to the final play of the game, but the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 and sealed the AFC North division title.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

Calvin Austin News / Steel City Underground / January 6

Watch: Calvin Austin blows past Ravens for TD

Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play(s).

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 6

Could Mike Tomlin really leave Steelers for TV job in 2026?

Tomlin signed a three-year HC contract extension in June 2024 that included a team option for 2027, which must be exercised by March 1 of this year.

Why Mike Tomlin isn't satisfied after Steelers' division-clinching win over Ravens

Steelers' Mike Tomlin may already have next job lined up

Steelers reportedly had potential Mike Tomlin replacement in mind

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

DK Metcalf News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Steelers WRs Send Message After DK Metcalf Returns

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will be returning to play against the Houston Texans for a wild card game, fresh off a two-game suspension that caused him to miss their AFC North win over the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Steelers Open as Slight Underdogs Against Texans

Even after pulling a rabbit out of their hat and defeating the Baltimore Ravens en route to clinching the AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers still aren't favored to win their matchup in the first round of the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Pat Freiermuth’s quip, look at reporter after Mike Tomlin question says it all

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an opportunity to clinch the AFC North in Week 17 with a win over the Cleveland Browns. But Pittsburgh came up short, setting up a do-or-die divisional clash with the Baltimore Ravens in the regular season finale.

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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 / The SportsRush / January 6

Not Mike Tomlin, Colin Cowherd Credits 42 Year-Old 'Moody' Aaron Rodgers for Taking Steelers to Playoffs

It may not have been how they planned it in the preseason, and it may have come from the foot of Tyler Loop, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the playoffs for a third consecutive season nonetheless.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

DK Metcalf posts obnoxious reaction to his suspension ending

DK Metcalf posted an obnoxious reaction on Monday to his suspension ending.

'SNF' takeaways: Steelers take down Ravens in thriller to win AFC North, clinch final playoff spot

Mason Rudolph may have predicted the Tyler Loop missed field goal

Why Mike Tomlin isn't satisfied after Steelers' division-clinching win over Ravens

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 5

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Detailed Reason Why Cameron Heyward Appeared On Offense In Week 18

The Pittsburgh Steelers' rollercoaster of a season did not end on Sunday evening. The Steelers are kings of the AFC North once again after a thrilling 26-24 victory over the rival Baltimore Ravens in a game that perfectly encapsulated the Steelers' campaign.

DK Metcalf News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf Officially Reinstated From Suspension

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf was officially reinstated from suspension on Monday after serving a two-game ban. The Steelers received a roster exemption for

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 5

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Drops A Powerful Response After Game-Winning TD Versus Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped out of Acrisure Stadium with a narrow 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens to clinch the AFC North. What had been an up-and-down season for Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin turned dramatic in the final moments, as Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal that would have won the game as time expired.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Mason Rudolph may have predicted the Tyler Loop missed field goal

Mason Rudolph may have been omniscient when it came to the ending of Sunday night’s Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Steelers kicker Chris Boswell had missed an extra point to keep it at 26-24 with under a minute to go.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 5

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Emotional Following AFC North Title: 'Legendary Night'

The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a dramatic 26-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, capturing their first AFC North championship since 2020 in unforgettable fashion.