Steelers Daily News & Links: Bill Cowher with Mike Vrabel; Philip Rivers Interviews for HC Job

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🏈 New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was joined by his former head coach Bill Cowher at Wednesday’s practice. The Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday at Mile High.

An Akron, Ohio native, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Vrabel in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 51 games for the team, recording 56 tackles, four tackles for loss and seven sacks. Vrabel signed with the Patriots in 2001 after spending his first four seasons with the Steelers and won three Super Bowls in New England.

Mike Vrabel is joined by his former coach Bill Cowher today at practice @WEEI #NEPats pic.twitter.com/jWa5bvLLMo

— Tom Carroll (@yaboiTCfresh) January 21, 2026

🏈 Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers interviewed for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching vacancy on Friday. Rivers, who’s 44, joined the Indianapolis Colts in December after not playing in the league for nearly five years. He started three games.

Source confirms Philip Rivers is interviewing today for the Bills’ head coaching vacancy. @AdamSchefter was on it.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 23, 2026

🏈 Former Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland compared Steelers head coach candidate Anthony Weaver’s leadership style to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Here’s former Dolphins safety Jevon Holland comparing Steelers head coach candidate Anthony Weaver’s leadership style to Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Campbell has built one of the NFL’s best team cultures in Detroit.
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— Jack Sperry (@jack_sperry) January 23, 2026

🏈 NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger said the Steelers are “very interested” in University of Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for their vacant HC position.

BREAKING: NFL savant analyst Brian Baldinger says the Steelers are “very interested” in Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal. Baldy is very close to the Steelers front office. He’s talked on our show about his friendship with Andy Weidl. He calls Cristobal an “old school” coach. Wow. pic.twitter.com/tw2w2Ueioc

— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) January 23, 2026

🏈 The Cleveland Browns are reportedly a “data-driven operation” and are requiring head coaching candidates to complete questionnaires, a multi-part essay, a personality test, and additional homework, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Mike McDaniel and Jesse Minter both withdrew from consideration. Minter was named the Baltimore Ravens head coach.

this same franchise gave Deshaun Watson $230,000,000 fully guaranteed no questions asked… but now wants a coach they’ll give $5M/yr to write multi-part essays & do homework

no wonder multiple good candidates who want a job as a HC withdrew from consideration https://t.co/VIQwulLvMG

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 23, 2026

🏈 Legendary Steelers broadcaster and the creator of the Terrible Towel Myron Cope would’ve turned 97 on Friday.

Remembering Myron Cope today on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/Y16T1CFSFS

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) January 23, 2026

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