"PITTSBURGH -- Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is stepping down after 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter. Tomlin, who has two years remaining on his contract, informed Steelers players of his decision to walk away at their 2 p.m. ET meeting Tuesday, one day after Pittsburgh was eliminated from the playoffs with a 30-6 loss to the Texans in the AFC wild-card round."
"Tomlin, 53, leaves Pittsburgh with the unprecedented accomplishment of never having a losing season in nearly two decades at the helm of the franchise. He clinched his 200th career NFL victory in Week 16 against the Lions and tied Chuck Noll for ninth all-time with 193 regular-season wins in a Week 18 victory against the Ravens, which clinched the AFC North title. With Tomlin's departure, the Steelers will begin the search for just their fourth head coach since 1969."
"Tomlin previously signed an extension in 2024 that could've kept him with the team through the 2027 season, including a club option that had a decision date of March 1, 2026. Because he resigned while still under contract, the Steelers will retain Tomlin's coaching rights and could negotiate compensation if he returns to an NFL sideline before the end of the 2027 season."
"For all his accomplishments, Tomlin ended his historic tenure in Pittsburgh with a frustrating nine-year drought without a postseason victory. Despite winning a Super Bowl, two conference championships and seven division titles, Tomlin's teams went a cumulative 8-12 in postseason play."
Mike Tomlin resigned as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach after 19 seasons, informing players the day after a 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans. Tomlin had two years remaining on his contract and had signed an extension in 2024 that could have kept him through 2027, including a club option with a March 1, 2026 decision date. The Steelers will retain Tomlin's coaching rights and could seek compensation if he returns to coaching before the end of 2027. Tomlin never had a losing season, amassed 200 career wins, tied Chuck Noll for ninth in regular-season wins, and finished with an 8-12 postseason record.
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