Summary
Mike Tomlin has stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons. He stated he will not coach another team in 2026, despite interest from other teams. Tomlin is considering taking a break and might explore broadcasting work.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 years.
- Tomlin stepped down after the Steelers lost in the Wild Card round to the Houston Texans.
- He never had a losing season while coaching the Steelers.
- Despite his success, his last seven playoff appearances ended in first-round defeats.
- Tomlin told his team he felt it was best to step down for their benefit.
- He has no plans to coach another team next season.
- Tomlin may explore opportunities in broadcasting for a while.
- He is 53 years old and one of the NFL's most successful coaches from the 2000s era.
