Summary
Mike Tomlin has stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons. During his time, he led the team to a Super Bowl win and playoff appearances 13 times but recently faced difficulties in postseason games. Tomlin is tied for the most regular-season wins in Steelers history but did not replicate the same success in the playoffs.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin was the longest-serving head coach in major American professional sports.
- Tomlin was hired as head coach of the Steelers in 2007.
- He led the Steelers to one Super Bowl victory and another Super Bowl appearance.
- Under his leadership, the Steelers made the playoffs 13 times.
- Tomlin never had a losing season during his 19 years with the team.
- He tied with Chuck Noll for the most regular-season wins in Steelers history.
- Tomlin lost the last seven playoff games he coached, all by large margins.
- The Steelers will now search for a new head coach, their third since 1969.
