Summary
Mike Tomlin has stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 years. This follows the team's playoff loss to the Houston Texans, and marks the end of his successful tenure, including a Super Bowl win.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin was the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach for 19 years.
- He led the team to their sixth Super Bowl victory in 2008.
- The Steelers made the playoffs 13 times under his leadership.
- President Art Rooney confirmed Tomlin's decision to step down after a playoff loss.
- The defeat to the Houston Texans was the seventh consecutive playoff loss for the team.
- Fans showed dissatisfaction during the season by chanting 'Fire Tomlin.'
- The Steelers will now begin the search for a new head coach.
- This is the ninth coaching change in the NFL since the regular season ended.
