Overview
- NFL teams quickly reached out after his announcement, but league reporting says they were told he does not intend to coach next season.
- Because he resigned and remains under contract, any immediate NFL return elsewhere would require a deal with the Steelers for his rights.
- Multiple outlets report television networks have extended offers, with Fox viewed by industry reporters as a leading option, though no media move is finalized.
- The Steelers have launched a head-coach search, with candidates linked in reports including Jesse Minter, Brian Flores and Chris Shula.
- Tomlin’s exit intensifies an already busy coaching carousel, intersecting with high-profile pursuits such as John Harbaugh as nine teams work through vacancies.