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The anticipated hiring of Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers has immediately sparked intense speculation regarding a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers. While Rodgers initially arrived in Pittsburgh specifically to work with Tomlin, the opportunity to finish his career alongside his former Green Bay mentor presents a […]

Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines by hiring former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach. The move came two weeks after Mike Tomlin announced he would be leaving the franchise after 19 seasons at the helm in Pittsburgh. Now, more intel is coming to light about […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under head coach Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh’s new head coach has big shoes to fill after replacing Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons leading the team. Now McCarthy is working on building his coaching staff and could add a familiar face in a key role. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers covet some of the offensive explosiveness that head coach Mike McCarthy helped bring to the Dallas Cowboys from 2020-24, which is a big reason why they presumably hired him to be their new head coach. America’s Team values the defensive toughness that the Black and Gold exhibited during the Mike Tomlin era, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in for plenty of changes during the 2026 offseason. It all started with Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach after 19 seasons. Pittsburgh eventually replaced him with Mike McCarthy, a candidate with plenty of head coaching experience. Now one candidate has emerged as a possible candidate for one of the […]

Not everybody is sour on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ hiring of Mike McCarthy. But the boos and hisses are certainly noisy. Count ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in that latter mix as he said he was “not moved” by the McCarthy hire, according to First Take. “I’m not moved at all,” Smith said. “I’m not going to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. He becomes just the fourth man to hold that position since the moon landing in 1969. Now, the franchise’s focus can turn toward the 2026 NFL Draft, where it holds the No. 21 overall selection. So, let’s take a stroll around the internet and […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, many felt that it was an Aaron Rodgers-inspired move. However, the team insists the decision had nothing to do with the aging quarterback. Despite the obvious connection between McCarthy and Rodgers, the Steelers claimed their decision was based solely on McCarthy as a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy a their next head coach has led to plenty of polarizing reactions. However, Steelers legend Bill Cowher believes the franchise made the right call in McCarthy. Any coach would have big shoes to fill coming in after Mike Tomlin’s 19 years at the helm. But in Cowher’s eyes, McCarthy […]

A veteran leadership approach is returning to the city of Pittsburgh after the reported hiring of Mike McCarthy as the next head coach. Moving away from their tradition of young hires, the organization is banking on McCarthy’s experience to end a nearly decade-long playoff drought. However, the decision has drawn some skepticism, with an ESPN […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant organizational shift by hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, moving away from their tradition of young, defensive-minded leaders. While McCarthy brings a wealth of experience, including a Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers, the hire has faced scrutiny. One NFL insider characterized the decision as […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers broke tradition by hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. Pittsburgh had been hiring young coaches, when they brought in Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher years ago. McCarthy is a veteran head coach, with lots of experience who also has ties to the city of Pittsburgh. While Steelers fans offered some […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have chosen who their new head coach is going to be. After 19 years of Mike Tomlin at the helm, Pittsburgh is going with a proven face instead of an up-and-coming coordinator, bringing in Mike McCarthy. The move has brought some mixed reactions from fans, as the McCarthy hiring was a bit […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to hire 62-year-old Mike McCarthy to be their new head coach proves they are not interested in rebuilding after losing their eighth straight playoff game. But they clearly covet change. During a time when there is more uncertainty surrounding the long-term quarterback situation than maybe ever before, owner Art Rooney II […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly expected to hire Mike McCarthy as head coach after Mike Tomlin decided to step down after the 2025-26 season. It’s a move that allows the franchise to maintain a veteran leader for a solid roster. However, the hire decision sparks rumors that it could mean Aaron Rodgers could return and […]

With steam picking up regarding Mike McCarthy being the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new head coach after Mike Tomlin, it looks like that will become a reality for the franchise. As McCarthy interviewed for the Steelers job, NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the “plan” is to hire the former Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers head coach […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the search for a new head coach. With Mike Tomlin gone, the Steelers have the option to go with a young coach who can be great for a future rebuild. They could also sign a veteran coach to keep them competitive and chasing the playoffs every season. Former Green Bay […]

Over his 19 years as head coach, Mike Tomlin impacted countless players. Among them was linebacker Ryan Shazier, who was forced to retire in 2020. Tomlin drafted Shazier and stood by the linebacker as he went through medical treatment. With the head coach stepping down from his post, Shazier had to give Tomlin his flowers, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelerss search for their leader has led to a familiar local face as they officially moved forward in their head coaching search by hosting longtime NFL coach Mike McCarthy for an in-person interview, confirming a huge development in the post-Mike Tomlin era. McCarthy, 62, brings one of the most extensive resumes among the […]

The 2026 offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers is defined by uncertainty following the departure of head coach Mike Tomlin and a playoff exit. Insider Mike DeFabo has suggested that the Houston Texans could be a surprising destination for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, describing it as a potentially good marriage. While Rodgers led the Steelers to […]

For the first time in almost 20 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a new head coach leading the way into free agency and the NFL Draft following Mike Tomlin’s departure. After bouncing from quarterback to quarterback in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era, playing everyone from “Duck” Devlin Hodges to Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett, Russell Wilson, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding a veteran presence to their coaching staff, hiring longtime Pittsburgh Steelers assistant Danny Smith as special teams coordinator. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the move Tuesday, confirming that Smith is headed to Tampa Bay after an extended tenure in Pittsburgh. “Bucs hiring Danny Smith as special teams coordinator, source […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough question at quarterback for the 2026 season. Do they need someone to push JJ McCarthy? A Steelers insider fueled the Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings buzz with a prediction. Rodgers is as close to moving on to the Vikings as he is to retirement, according to Mike DeFabo of  […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, heading into 2026. Rodgers finished his one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 leading the team to the playoffs. While Rodgers might return to Pittsburgh for next season, a team insider thinks another NFL franchise might sign him. Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers intensify their search for life after Mike Tomlin, one name continues to rise to the top: Brian Flores. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator is now viewed as a serious contender for the vacancy. He is scheduled for an in-person interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. It will be Flores’ second […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some tough decisions to make this offseason. It starts at head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 season in Pittsburgh. Now it appears that Pittsburgh could be zeroing in on a candidate with multiple ties to the city and organization. Mike McCarthy will interview with the Steelers for their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were no match for the Houston Texans when they dropped the Wild Card game in overwhelming fashion. Pittsburgh was unable to deliver any kind of threat on the offensive end, and it’s clear that multiple moves will have to be made in the offseason if the team is going to return to […]

For the first time in a long, long time, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for a new head coach. After firing long-time head coach Mike Tomlin, the team is now searching for a new coach to lead them to a new era. Pittsburgh has already interviewed a few notable names, and now they’re […]

Mike Tomlin’s wife is now speaking out amid her husband’s shocking departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers last week after the Steelers Wild Card playoff loss against the Houston Texans. Tomlin was the head coach for the franchise for 19 seasons. Tomlin’s wife, Kiya Winston, wrote a touching response about her husband’s dedication to the Steelers […]

Former NFL star, JJ Watt is sharing his honest opinion about the moment Aaron Rodgers had in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room after learning Mike Tomlin would be stepping down as the head coach. The emotional moment was shared to press by those in the locker room where Watt believes should have been kept as […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to conduct head coaching interviews with candidates to replace Mike Tomlin. One name to keep an eye on is longtime coach Mike McCarthy. Although he doesn’t fit the mold of the organization’s hiring methods in the past, McCarthy’s strong connections to the city could quickly make him a hometown favorite. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers would like Aaron Rodgers to return in 2026, but their recent divorce from head coach Mike Tomlin has seemingly made that outcome unlikely. However, the team is now expressing interest in former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, adding an interesting new wrinkle to the situation. As the Steelers begin their job […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a new head coach for 2026. Mike Tomlin is gone, and that changed a lot within the organization. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wanted to return to Pittsburgh for 2026, per an ESPN report, but Tomlin’s exit makes that somewhat unlikely. Pittsburgh players though are supportive of a Rodgers return, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly going through major changes, as Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach shortly after the 30-6 playoff loss to the Houston Texans. With Tomlin out of the picture, rumors are now speculating that Aaron Rodgers will move on as well. During a segment on “NFL GameDay” on the NFL Network, […]

In a moment that cut through the noise of NFL speculation, Mike Tomlin traded the sideline headset for a seat in the stands Friday night. Just days after stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tomlin was spotted cheering on his daughter, Harley, at a high-stakes collegiate gymnastics meet. It’s an image that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ intentions seem clear as they seek a defensive-minded person to replace Mike Tomlin after he stepped down. That side of the ball is likely the key, and the Steelers are interviewing the Packers’ DC for their head coaching vacancy, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. “The Steelers will interview […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season came to a screeching halt on Monday night, and now the biggest question in the Steel City isn’t about the roster; it’s about the man under center. After a definitive 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is facing the same “mental gymnastics” that eventually led […]

2026 is going to be a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin is now gone after stepping down as head coach, and any remaining coaches under Tomlin are free to look elsewhere for other jobs. That is a major part of the process. “The Steelers have told all of Mike Tomlin’s assistant coaches […]

It seems like former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin couldn’t hold up under the strain of playoff losses. Still, the organization is expected to find a similar coach. And former Steelers’ great Ben Roethlisberger spoke out about Tomlin stepping down. On his show, Footbahlin W/ Ben Roethlisberger, he said he didn’t expect Tomlin to leave, […]