Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down following the 2025 season. Mike McCarthy, a native of Pittsburgh with a significant NFL coaching background, is a strong candidate for the position. Despite interest in McCarthy, the Steelers are considering several other candidates and have no set decision yet.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin resigned as the Steelers' head coach after a 19-year tenure.
- The Steelers lost their wild card game to the Houston Texans with a score of 30–6.
- Mike McCarthy, who is from Pittsburgh, is being considered as a replacement.
- McCarthy has a long history as an NFL head coach, including a Super Bowl win with the Green Bay Packers.
- McCarthy has coached the Dallas Cowboys for the past five seasons.
- There are connections between McCarthy and current Steelers’ management from their past work together.
- The Steelers are conducting a broad search and have talked to other potential candidates.
- The team's management has not decided on any new head coach yet.
