Overview
- NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans requested head-coaching interviews with Arthur Smith following Pittsburgh's Wild Card loss.
- Smith is set to interview with the Titans on Wednesday and is considered "well-liked in the building," according to Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr.
- The Steelers have a head-coach vacancy after Mike Tomlin stepped down following his 19th season, a move that followed a 30-6 playoff defeat to the Texans.
- Smith previously led the Atlanta Falcons to three 7-10 seasons (2021–2023) and served as Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator in 2024 and 2025, with an early rushing uptick followed by a broader decline last season.
- The Titans and Cardinals are among nine teams conducting head-coaching searches, with other experienced candidates such as John Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, Raheem Morris and Brian Flores drawing interest.