Overview
- The team said Saturday it has a verbal agreement with McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons, as final contract details are worked out.
- McCarthy, 62, brings 18 seasons of NFL head-coaching experience, a Super Bowl title with the Packers, recent Cowboys tenure, and deep Pittsburgh roots.
- The Steelers interviewed multiple candidates, including Brian Flores and Anthony Weaver, and satisfied Rooney Rule requirements before moving toward McCarthy.
- The hire rekindles talk of an Aaron Rodgers return, though reporters stress the move was not made to lure him, and his playing future remains undecided.
- With McCarthy off the board, four head-coach openings remain leaguewide, while the Eagles’ offensive-coordinator search continues as top targets take other jobs and concerns about fan behavior and roster uncertainty surface.