Mike Tomlin Steps Down As Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach After 19 Seasons

The Mike Tomlin period in Pittsburgh has come to an finish — the Tremendous Bowl-winning head coach has knowledgeable the Steelers he’s stepping down as head coach.

Group President Artwork Rooney II confirmed the information minutes in the past, saying Tomlin shared his determination in a gathering earlier on Tuesday.

“Clearly, I’m extraordinarily grateful to Mike for all of the exhausting work, dedication, and success we now have shared over the past 19 years,” Rooney mentioned. “It’s exhausting for me to place into phrases the extent of respect and appreciation I’ve for coach Tomlin.”

His determination comes after the Steelers had been bounced from the NFL Playoffs Monday evening, shedding to the Houston Texans 30-6 within the AFC Wild Card recreation.

Over his practically 20 years in Pittsburgh, Tomlin racked up 193 regular-season wins — however had some latest struggles within the postseason. Pittsburgh’s final playoff victory got here in 2017, defeating the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 18-16.

That being mentioned, he nonetheless ranks ninth amongst head coaches in profession wins, tied with former Metal Metropolis legend Chuck Noll.

The information comes after Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension in June 2024, which might have taken him by means of the 2027 season.

Aaron Rodgers got here to the protection of his head coach after the workforce’s loss to Houston Monday evening, saying it was an “absolute joke” to suppose Tomlin would get fired after his seventh straight postseason loss.