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Steelers Sign Two More Players as Offseason Begins

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue adding players on reserve/futures contracts as they kick off their offseason. A day after inking 13 players to futures deals, Pittsburgh circled back around and signed offensive lineman Doug Nester as well as wide receiver Brandon Smith.

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Tom Brady’s honest reaction to Aaron Rodgers potentially retiring from NFL

Tom Brady has given a thoughtful response to Aaron Rodgers’ potential retirement, reflecting on his own decision to leave the game after more than two decades in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ possible retirement draws Tom Brady’s sobering take

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season came to a screeching halt on Monday night, and now the biggest question in the Steel City isn’t about the roster; it’s about the man under center.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers President Art Rooney II Unhurried In Decision On Next Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era. With the recent news about the departure of now former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin settling in over the sports world, Pittsburgh is beginning the search for the franchise's next head coach.

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The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passes attempted for each season since the AFL/NFL merger can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Ben Roethlisberger speaks out after Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down

It seems like former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin couldn’t hold up under the strain of playoff losses. Still, the organization is expected to find a similar coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Former Steelers Super Bowl champion just exposed massive failure from exciting offseason addition

The Pittsburgh Steelers' acquisition of tight end Jonnu Smith was hyped, but never lived up to that hype.

Arthur Smith opens up about Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

Aaron Rodgers makes feelings on Mike Tomlin clear after Steelers' blowout loss to Texans

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

The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 15

'It Will Most Likely Affect His Decision': Steelers Owner’s Aaron Rodgers Comment Speaks Volumes

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered unfamiliar territory this week when Mike Tomlin stepped aside, a move that immediately sent ripple effects through the organization, including owner Art Rooney II.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers Finally Submit Another Head Coach Interview Request For An Offensive Genius

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always focused on the defensive side of the ball. That is why no one has been surprised that a bulk of their initial candidates for the vacant head-coaching position are recognized has rising minds for defense.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

AFC Notes: Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers, Steve Bisciotti, Ravens, Steelers

There’s been some commotion about how the Ravens’ players, including Lamar Jackson, influenced the organization’s decision to fire John Harbaugh. Baltimore

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

The Steelers’ New Coaching Search Boils Down To 1 Non-Negotiable Trait

The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the search for the franchise's next head coach. It's only the fourth time since 1969 in franchise history. It's safe to wonder if the organization moves in this direction if the Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans doesn't happen in the way it does.

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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.

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The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Sean McVay News / Steeler Nation / January 16

Steelers could be close to stealing next 'Sean McVay' as new HC

Steelers could be close to stealing next 'Sean McVay' and making him new HC

Less than 24 hours after the team fell in the wild-card round at home to the Houston Texans, longtime head coach Mike Tomlin called a team meeting and informed the players he would be stepping down.

Did Rams coach McVay call Matt Lafleur about Bears game strategy?

Aaron Rodgers makes feelings on Mike Tomlin clear after Steelers' blowout loss to Texans

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

Why Tomlin's role within Steelers organization may suddenly not be done

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers Assistant Coaches Get New Update On Future From Organization

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ longtime Head Coach, Mike Tomlin, elected to walk away from the team after the 2025 season. The demands of coaching in the NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Steelers Informed Assistant Coaches They Are Free To Pursue Other Jobs

According to Gerry Dulac, the Steelers have informed all of their assistant coaches that they are free to pursue other coaching opportunities. Dulac adds that Pittsburgh told their coaches that they would only be retained if their next head coach wants to keep them.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers' Next Potential Coaching Changes Aren't Definitive Just Because Of Mike Tomlin's Departure

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their playoff losing skid Monday night, as they fell to the Houston Texans 30-6 in their first playoff game in front of a full home crowd since January of 2018.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 15

Early 2026 Redraft WR Risers & Fallers

The early 2026 redraft season is already shaping up to be a wild one for WRs, with the position undergoing one of its biggest shake‑ups in years. Young

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Steelers Announce Two Futures Signings

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed OL Doug Nester and WR Brandon Smith to futures contracts. Here are the players Pittsburgh has signed to futures deals so far: LS Cal Adomitis DT Kyler Baugh WR Cole Burgess DE Anthony Goodlow DB Daequan Hardy DB Jack Henderson DE K.J.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Mike Tomlin's role within Steelers organization may suddenly not be done

The Steelers are going to be moving on without their longtime head coach, but it is not in the way many fans expected.

Mike Tomlin's reason for leaving Steelers is revealed

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

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

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 15

Why Kuntz thinks it's a 'scary time' for Steelers without Tomlin

Why Christian Kuntz thinks it's a 'scary time' for Steelers without Mike Tomlin

It is now clear that Steelers players were not prepared for Tomlin to tell them this past Tuesday that he was stepping down as the team's head coach after spending 19 years in the job.

Calvin Austin III opens up about Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers' head coach

Will Mike Tomlin coach in 2026 after stepping away from Steelers?

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

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

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 15

Steelers have three must-sign free agents that Omar Khan cannot let leave Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to look a whole lot different once the 2026 season rolls around. Here are three familiar faces they should ensure stick around.

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

'Would be a huge mistake': Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger details what Pittsburgh cannot do with head coaching hire

Mike Tomlin departure must force Steelers to commit to full rebuild

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Ejiro Evero News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Steelers Submit HC Interview Request For Ejiro Evero

The Steelers are slightly behind other teams in terms of seeking out candidates for their head coaching vacancy. They continue to move quickly in establishing a list of initial targets, though.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 15

Tomlin may have leaked plan to leave Steelers, whether he will coach again

Mike Tomlin may have leaked plan to leave Steelers, whether or not he will ever coach again

Tomlin went 19 seasons without experiencing a losing campaign as Pittsburgh's head coach.

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses if he wanted to move on from Mike Tomlin

Will Mike Tomlin coach in 2026 after stepping away from Steelers?

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

Mike Tomlin News / Yardbarker / January 15

How Rodgers, Steelers players reacted to Tomlin stepping down

How Aaron Rodgers, Steelers players reacted to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said that he "wasn't expecting" to learn on Tuesday that head coach Mike Tomlin was stepping down after 19 seasons in charge.

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses if he wanted to move on from Mike Tomlin

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

Steelers legend Bill Cowher reacts to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach

Why Indiana's Curt Cignetti isn't a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers

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