Tomlin Joins NBC's Football Night in America as Broadcast Analyst
Tomlin joins NBC's Football Night in America broadcast team following his Steelers departure.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching Change
Mike Tomlin resigned as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach after 19 seasons following a playoff loss to Houston. Mike McCarthy was hired as his replacement. The Steelers drafted QB Drew Allar in 2026.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 27 Apr, 04:36 UTC
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Mike McCarthy named new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach
Former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was hired as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing Mike Tomlin. McCarthy is the fourth head coach for the Steelers since 1969, joining Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Tomlin. McCarthy previously coached Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay from 2006 to 2018 and won Super Bowl XLV together.
Aaron Rodgers led Steelers to 10-7 record and AFC North title in 2025
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 10-7 record and won the AFC North division in the 2025 NFL season. However, the Steelers were defeated at home in a wild card playoff game, marking the eighth consecutive season the franchise failed to win a playoff game.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin resigns after 19 seasons
Mike Tomlin announced his resignation as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 13, 2026, one day after the team lost to the Houston Texans 30-6 in the AFC Wild Card playoff game. Tomlin compiled a 193-114-2 record over 19 seasons, never having a losing season, and won eight division titles, appeared in three AFC Championship games, and won Super Bowl XLIII. He cited the lack of recent playoff success and a desire to give veteran players like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, and Chris Boswell the opportunity for new leadership.
Mike Tomlin joins NBC's Football Night in America broadcast team
Mike Tomlin announced he will join NBC's 'Football Night In America' broadcast team for the 2026 NFL season. This was confirmed by NBC's Maria Taylor on Sunday evening during Tomlin's debut segment.
Steelers draft quarterback Drew Allar in third round of 2026 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected quarterback Drew Allar from Penn State in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night. The selection adds to the Steelers' quarterback room which also includes veteran backup Mason Rudolph and 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard.
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Steelers Add QB Depth with Allar Draft Pick After Rodgers Season
Steelers draft QB Drew Allar in third round following Rodgers' AFC North title season.
Tomlin Steps Down After 19 Seasons; McCarthy Named Steelers Coach
Tomlin resigns after 19 seasons; McCarthy named new Steelers head coach.