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Steelers Head Coaching Hot-Board: Top names and early candidates to replace Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh following his resignation

Steelers Head Coaching Hot-Board: Top names and early candidates to replace Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh following his resignation

With Mike Tomlin's bombshell decision on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in an unfamiliar position. For the first time in 20 years and only the fourth time since Richard Nixon was president, the Steelers brass will be searching for a new head coach.

Ian Rapoport News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 13
Ian Rapoport Names Wild Card Candidate for Steelers Head Coach

Ian Rapoport Names Wild Card Candidate for Steelers Head Coach

The head coaching market is inundated with defensive-minded candidates, but the Pittsburgh Steelers could instead go against that trend and look to hire an up-and-coming offensive guru.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw and rush for at least one touchdown in multiple playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

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.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Last Word On Sports / January 13
Joey Porter Jr. Shines Despite the Loss

Joey Porter Jr. Shines Despite the Loss

On a night that couldn’t have gone any worse for the Steelers, one player managed to stand out. Joey Porter Jr. has had a spectacular season, and he ended his campaign with a dominant performance against the Texans.  Matching up with Nico Collins for most of the night, he completely neutralized him and played impeccable coverage.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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 13

Dan Orlovsky: Marcus Freeman should be ‘first name’ for Steelers in search to replace Mike Tomlin

For the first time in 19 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a coaching search. Mike Tomlin announced his decision to step down Tuesday following the franchise’s AFC Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans, ending a decorated run.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz
 The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz
The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz
The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz
 The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 13
Steelers Fans Get Important Message From Art Rooney II And Mike Tomlin After Shocking News

Steelers Fans Get Important Message From Art Rooney II And Mike Tomlin After Shocking News

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their longtime Head Coach Mike Tomlin step down on Tuesday. This decision is reportedly something Tomlin had been considering

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 13
Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Gets Honest About Potentially Hiring Former Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin: 'Wouldn't That Be Awesome?'

Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Gets Honest About Potentially Hiring Former Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin: 'Wouldn't That Be Awesome?'

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended their 2025 season on Monday night as the group fell to the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs, but the biggest news involving Pittsburgh is the incoming coaching change.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 13
Does Mike Tomlin already have a new job lined up for him?

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

Where could Tomlin end up after he stepped down as the Steelers head coach?

Will Mike Tomlin coach in 2026 after stepping away from Steelers? 
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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13
Aaron Rodgers likely done with Steelers

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?

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

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.

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