Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down. Chris Shula from the Los Angeles Rams is currently seen as the favorite for the position. Other names considered include Mike McCarthy and Nathan Scheelhaase, but Shula fits the Steelers' traditional hiring profile.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach two weeks ago after nearly 20 years.
- The Steelers are historically known for long-term head coach appointments, having only had three head coaches since the late 1960s.
- Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, at age 62, is a top contender but is older than the typical Steelers coaching hire.
- Nathan Scheelhaase, currently with the Los Angeles Rams, is considered a potential candidate but may stay with the Rams.
- Chris Shula, the Rams' defensive coordinator and grandson of legendary coach Don Shula, is seen as the leading candidate.
- Shula, nearly 40 years old, has risen through the Rams' ranks since 2017 and is now seen as a top head-coaching prospect.
