It’s an end of an era in Pittsburgh.
According to multiple reports, Mike Tomlin is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mike Tomlin, who led the franchise to a victory in Super Bowl XLIII during his stint from 2007-2025, told the team that he would be stepping down as head coach on Tuesday.
Via ESPN —
Tomlin, 53, leaves Pittsburgh with the unprecedented accomplishment of never having a losing season in nearly two decades at the helm of the franchise. He clinched his 200th career NFL victory in Week 16 against the Lions and tied Chuck Noll for ninth all-time with 193 regular-season wins in a Week 18 victory against the Ravens, which clinched the AFC North title.
With Tomlin’s departure, the Steelers will begin the search for just their fourth head coach since 1969. Tomlin previously signed an extension in 2024 that could’ve kept him with the team through the 2027 season, including a club option that had a decision date of March 1, 2026.
Because he resigned while still under contract, the Steelers will retain Tomlin’s coaching rights and could negotiate compensation if he returns to an NFL sideline before the end of the 2027 season.
