A Pittsburgh Steelers legend has issued a warning to the team about hiring a specific head coach candidate.

The Pittsburgh Steelers search for their next head coach is officially underway, but one of their former stars hopes one head coach candidate doesn’t even get an interview.

Steelers legendary linebacker James Harrison recently expressed that he is completely out on former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.

“You talking about the dude that just got fired in Miami,” Harrison asked on Deebo & Joe. “Whoever said that, man, tell them, ‘Go chew on wood or glue or something.’ They sniffing glue....

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Jan. 15. FANS REACT TO TOMLIN LEAVING Mike Tomlin crafted a Hall of Fame legacy with the Steelers. He was […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t need a stat sheet to recognize impact with Alex Highsmith.

In a brief, mic’d-up moment following the wild card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans, Ryans made a point to stop Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith and deliver a message that resonated.

“Man, they don’t talk about you enough. You’re a heck of a player, brother. Keep it going, man. I like the way you play the game.”

DeMeco Ryans to Alex Highsmith after the wildcard matchup:

“Man, they don’t talk about...

Even as the franchise turns the page from Mike Tomlin into a new era, the mantra is the same. Reload, not rebuild. Owner Art Rooney II made that clear during his Wednesday press conference. He bristled at the idea of gutting the roster and starting anew. Though most owners won’t publicly call for the franchise […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have scheduled their interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, according to a report by Adam Grosbard of the LA Daily News.

Shula and the Steelers will have a virtual interview on Friday, the same day the Steelers are also interviewing fellow Rams coach, offensive passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase.

The interview must be virtual because the Rams are still playing in the postseason, visiting the Chicago Bears on Sunday. If the Rams lose, the Steelers will be able to schedule in-person interviews with Scheelhaase and Shula starting on Monday, Jan. 19. If they win,...

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 on staff by the next head coach. And while some names could return, the Steelers have permitted all coaches to seek employment elsewhere, according to Gerry Dulac.

“The Steelers have told all of Mike Tomlin’s assistant coaches they are free to pursue other opportunities and...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed one of their standout rookie wide receivers for the 2026 season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed promising rookie wide receiver Max Hurleman to a reserve/future contract for the 2026 season, the team announced.

Hurleman, 24, joined the Steelers in May after trying out for the team during rookie minicamp, and he impressed during the preseason, recording three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown while also displaying his eye-popping athleticism during a celebration.

However, it became increasingly clear that he wasn’t going to make Pittsburgh’s 53-man roster in a crowded wide receiver room that included...

If there’s one thing we’ve seen from the head coach interview requests the Pittsburgh Steelers have made, it’s an affinity for a defensive-minded head coach. Of the Steelers’ requests, most have come on the defensive side of the ball, including names like Chris Shula, Jesse Minter, Brian Flores, and Jeff Hafley. Many of those coaches […]

Well before he was the longtime leader of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin worked his first NFL coaching job as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive backs coach, starting in 2021. One of the players he worked closely with was future Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, who today counts Tomlin to be family.

Barber said Wednesday on “The Ronde Barber Show” that he’d known for a while that Tomlin was soon to call it quits. He also doesn’t think Tomlin will ever wear a headset again.

“There’s a lot of stories out there about Mike coming up and wanting...

Mike Tomlin was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach for 19 years. However, he stepped down from that role after the 2025 season ended. It’s unclear what his future will look like. All reports indicate that Tomlin won’t coach in 2026. Nick Wright offered his opinion on where Tomlin find his next head coaching job, though. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding another candidate to their head coaching search. Steelers president Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan want to learn more about San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak.

“The Steelers have submitted an interview request for 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for their head coach vacancy, per source,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote Thursday on X.

Kubiak is in his fifth season on Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers staff and his first as the team’s offensive coordinator. He was the Niners’ offensive passing game specialist last season and served as the team’s assistant quarterbacks coach in...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for the team’s head coach opening, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports. He is the eighth known candidate in Pittsburgh’s search and second with an offensive background, joining Los Angeles Rams’ passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. The Steelers have submitted an […]