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The NFL world is still in shock after Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons. Several of Tomlin’s players, both current and former, have shared their reactions on social media, thanking Tomlin for all he’s done for them. Some, though, have other thoughts. On the latest episode of […]
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Significant changes continue to unfold in Pittsburgh following Mike Tomlin’s resignation after 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers. In the wake of Tomlin’s departure, members of his coaching staff were informed they could begin exploring other employment opportunities, signaling a broader transition for the organization. One longtime member of Tomlin’s staff, special teams […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will look much different in 2026 than they have in the last 19 years. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after the team’s wild card loss to the Houston Texans, marking the seventh straight postseason defeat for the team. With Tomlin gone, questions arose about which, if any, assistants would be retained […]
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UPDATE: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that wide receiver Brandon Johnson, not wide receiver Brandon Smith, signed with the Steelers. As the Steelers continue their search for a new head coach, general manager Omar Khan has also began to construct the team’s offseason 90-man roster. The Steelers announced Thursday that the team […]
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The Detroit Lions joined the list of potential suitors for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, requesting an interview with him for their vacant offensive coordinator job, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. Rapoport added that Smith “is still in the mix for multiple (head coaching jobs) and has significant coordinator interest.” A potential move to […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the ground running with their head coaching search. At the time of writing, they have requested interviews with six candidates, five of whom are defensive coordinators. However, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky believes the Steelers should turn their attention to Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur “The first step I would […]
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The NFL is still feeling the waves from the massive splash that was Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The longest-tenured head coach in American sports addressed the team the same way he has at the end of every season, but this time was different, as he told the team […]
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Tuesday, while still reeling from the latest playoff loss, Steelers fans were treated to a sudden, shocking exit of head coach Mike Tomlin. If you’ve been around these parts long, you know that the pleas for Tomlin to step away or to be let go have been a constant in the comment sections and articles […]
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Offseason roster moves have begun for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the team announcing 13 reserve/futures contracts Wednesday. You can read the full list below: With the exception of Burgess, every player had an earlier stint on the Steelers practice squad in 2025. Burgess went undrafted in 2024 out of the State University of New York […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach search is off and running after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons. The Steelers will have a busy schedule putting together interviews, and the names are already piling up. With that said, this piece will be used to keep track of every interview request/confirmed interview the Steelers schedule with […]
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With the Steelers’ season over and the Senior Bowl at the end of the month, it’s officially draft season. The Steelers still have some work to do putting together a staff after Mike Tomlin’s departure, but in our defense, we recorded this Sunday night before any of that news broke. Best Available Pod will cover […]
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The interview requests keep pouring in for the Steelers’ search for a new head coach. According to a report from The Athletic’s Diana Russini, the Steelers have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team has also requested an interview with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. It’s […]
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The Steelers are wasting absolutely no time in their search to fill their vacant head coaching position. Almost exactly 24 hours after Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the team after 19 seasons, Pittsburgh requested to interview Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula. The news broke just minutes after it was […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers first head coaching search since 2007 has begun. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers have put in their first interview request since Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday, requesting to interview Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. “The Pittsburgh Steelers first known head coach interview request is for Rams […]
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Veteran NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement Wednesday, he announced on social media. Thielen spent 13 years in the NFL after signing with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013 out of Minnesota State. He made the Vikings’ 53-man roster in 2014 and became a key piece of the offense […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing significant uncertainty at both head coach and quarterback heading into the 2026 season. Following the Steelers’ Wild Card round loss to the Houston Texans, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was noncommittal about his playing future, saying he did not want to make “an emotional decision” regarding a potential return next season. That […]
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One day after the stunning announcement that Mike Tomlin will step down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, team president Art Rooney II addressed the media and provided clarity on Tomlin and the organization’s thinking behind the decision. Rooney revealed that the franchise was prepared to give Tomlin “another run” in 2026, despite the […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL were hit with a bombshell on Tuesday afternoon when Mike Tomlin informed the team he was stepping down as head coach. Tomlin had been the Steelers’ head coach for the last 19 seasons and was the longest-tenured head coach in major American sports. Team president Art Rooney II held […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season came to an end Monday night in a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round, marking the seventh consecutive playoff loss for Pittsburgh, and the fifth straight playoff loss by double digits. The game also ended what was a rough season for tight end Pat Freiermuth. The […]
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The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coach position, per Ian Rapoport. Smith and Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort spent a year together in Tennessee when Smith was the offensive coordinator of the Titans. The Cardinals moved on from head coach Jonathan Gannon after three seasons […]
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There are a plethora of words to describe Mike Tomlin. Motivator. Authoritative. Unflappable. Principled. Charismatic. Strategic. Commanding. Astute. Resolute. Polarizing. No matter what word you want to use to describe him, or how you felt about how his teams performed over the last number of years, Tomlin has cemented a legacy in Pittsburgh that few […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped a bombshell on the NFL on Tuesday when it was announced that Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach after 19 seasons. This came after the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild card round of the playoffs 30-6, marking the fifth consecutive playoff game the Steelers have […]
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It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti responds to Mike Tomlin’s resignation from Steelers in real time: ‘He did? Holy s***’ (From Yahoo Sports’ Jason Owens): “He did? Is that official?” […]
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Less than 24 hours after the team’s latest embarrassing playoff exit, the Steelers find themselves at the dawn of a new era. After 19 years at the helm, Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This puts the organization in rarely explored territory. Think about […]
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Up until a 2 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, Mike Tomlin was the Pittsburgh Steelers. The longtime head coach defined the team’s culture, decision-making, and consistent season-by season results. Whenever any team loses a head coach, it results in massive change. But in the Steelers’ case, it feels especially seismic. He was the longest-tenured head coach […]
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