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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin steps down as head coach


Mike Tomlin informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he's stepping down as head coach, the team announced Tuesday.

"Obviously, I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication, and success we have shared over the last 19 years," team president Art Rooney II said in a statement. "It is hard for me to put into words the level of respect and appreciation I have for Coach Tomlin."

Tomlin has been Pittsburgh's head coach since 2007. His decision follows the Steelers' 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round Monday.

The 53-year-old declined to answer questions about his future with the club after the game. Monday's defeat marked the third straight year that Pittsburgh finished with a 10-7 record but was one-and-done in the postseason, being outscored 131-58 in those losses. The Steelers and Tomlin haven't won a playoff game since the 2016 season.