steelers head coach

Mike Tomlin has just stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach after 19 seasons, and as of mid‑January 2026 the team has no new head coach announced yet. The Steelers are now in an active search phase and are considered one of the most attractive openings in the league.

Who was the Steelers head coach?

• Mike Tomlin served as Steelers head coach from 2007 through the 2025 season, making him one of the longest‑tenured coaches in North American pro sports.

• He never had a losing season in Pittsburgh and finished with 193 regular‑season wins, 114 losses and 2 ties, plus a Super Bowl title.

What just happened?

• Tomlin informed team president Art Rooney II that he was stepping down following a wild‑card playoff loss to the Houston Texans in January 2026.

• The decision ended a 19‑year run and came amid a nine‑season playoff win drought, even though the team remained consistently competitive.

Who is the Steelers head coach now?

• At this moment, the Steelers have a head‑coaching vacancy; they have not yet named Tomlin’s successor.

• League insiders report that multiple top coaches have expressed interest in the job, and speculation has mentioned experienced names like Kevin Stefanski or Robert Saleh as potential fits, but nothing is official.

Why this is a big deal

• Pittsburgh has had only three head coaches since 1969: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin, so a new hire is a rare franchise‑shaping move.

• This is also the first time Art Rooney II will personally oversee a full reset and hire a new head coach for the modern era of the Steelers.

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