Steelers Now
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed the team on Tuesday afternoon that he is stepping down as head coach after 19 season with the team, according to a report by ESPN.
There was speculation over the last month that Tomlin could decide to move on. Nevertheless, the NFL world is still stunned by the news.
To say the least, the Steelers are entering a new era. The Steelers will now be searching for just their fourth head coach since 1969.
From our breaking news segment: #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. has, in fact, walked away with TV potentially in his future. pic.twitter.com/VLPTWkl9lu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2026
I get it. Trust me I do, but I’m sad to see Mike T go. Sometime change is needed for everyone. Job well done big brother!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 13, 2026
This is important: Mike Tomlin leaving the organization means the #Steelers will retain his rights. He was NOT fired.
It seems likely he’ll take a year off, possibly do TV, and then become a trade candidate next year, similar to Sean Payton when the #Saints held his rights and… https://t.co/Mq8wQYQr27 pic.twitter.com/gpKVdjSKEI
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 13, 2026
I’ve already received three texts from coaches in this cycle who would want the #Steelers job, given the rich history and ownership there.
In the eyes of people reacting in real time, this job is right up there with the #Ravens as the cream of the crop. https://t.co/AsJAnS6Q8o
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 13, 2026
NEW (More Nuggets): League sources also have told me, "Mike Tomlin has told people that he would prefer to coach in a warm-weather environment, if it fits." #Steelers https://t.co/oRQvzTo1lF
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 13, 2026
Not surprisingly, Steelers players are in “disbelief” over the Mike Tomlin news. Players are starting to leave the facility now.
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) January 13, 2026
As a league source indicated to me over a week ago, and I'll tweet this now. Don't let anyone tell you different:
"John Harbaugh & Mike Tomlin are at the top of the (Miami #Dolphins) wish list (at head coach)," a league source said again just now. We'll see…if the Dolphins can… https://t.co/SBN5Y2L0Ab pic.twitter.com/D1N6bt4KXS
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 13, 2026
End of an era ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fwDnqAMxE3
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2026
#Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti on if Mike Tomlin is a candidate in Baltimore:
"Holy sh*t. Wouldn't that be awesome?!? Only if John [Harbaugh] takes the Pittsburgh job." 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/qnMtNuRpjH pic.twitter.com/GlBPu3SM1s
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 13, 2026
A @steelers franchise legend 🫡 pic.twitter.com/AfAnpraOYW
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2026
Mike Tomlin to the Ravens 🐦⬛
— AB (@AB84) January 13, 2026
"They weren't going to fire Mike Tomlin...
