Mike Tomlin
Leaves Steelers After 19 Years
Revealed
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.
Staff President Artwork Rooney II confirmed the information minutes in the past, saying Tomlin shared his determination in a gathering earlier on Tuesday.
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“Obviously, I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication, and success we have shared over the last 19 years,” Rooney mentioned. “It is hard for me to put into words the level of respect and appreciation I have for coach Tomlin.”
His determination comes after the Steelers have been bounced from the NFL Playoffs Monday night time, dropping to the Houston Texans 30-6 within the AFC Wild Card sport.
Over his almost twenty years in Pittsburgh, Tomlin racked up 193 regular-season wins — however had some current 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 way of the 2027 season.
Aaron Rodgers got here to the protection of his head coach after the staff’s loss to Houston Monday night time, saying it was an “absolute joke” to assume Tomlin would get fired after his seventh straight postseason loss.
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Nevertheless, Tomlin determined to stroll away of his personal accord … opening up the ninth head teaching emptiness within the league.
