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Mike Tomlin Steps Down as Steelers Head Coach After 19 Seasons

Pittsburgh begins a rare coaching search with his contractual rights still held by the team.

Overview

  • Tomlin informed players of his decision at a 2 p.m. ET team meeting Tuesday, one day after a 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans.
  • The 53-year-old exits with 193 regular-season wins, a Super Bowl XLIII title and 19 consecutive non-losing seasons.
  • Pittsburgh has not won a playoff game since 2016, with seven straight postseason defeats to end Tomlin’s tenure.
  • Because he resigned while under contract through a 2027 club option, the Steelers can retain his coaching rights and seek compensation if he returns to an NFL sideline before then.
  • Reporting indicates major networks are interested in him for television roles or he could take time off, with no next step announced.