AFC North
Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers coach after 19 seasons
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Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons, ending one of the longest tenures in NFL history. The 53-year-old coach, who led Pittsburgh to a Super Bowl victory in 2008 and 13 playoff appearances, departs amid the team's ongoing playoff drought. Tomlin's decision follows a 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans on Jan. 12, marking Pittsburgh's ninth straight season without a postseason win.
A football analyst believes the Cleveland Browns have a realistic chance to win the AFC North in the upcoming 2026 season. Trevor Sikkema highlighted recent roster improvements and coaching changes across the division as key factors, building on earlier predictions from former players.
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One week after requesting a trade from the New York Giants over contract issues, All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence's potential destinations have emerged. NFL Media's Kevin Patra lists the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals among eight teams, as both AFC North clubs aim to strengthen their pass rush amid Lawrence's recent performance dip.
As kickoff nears for the Steelers-Ravens Week 18 winner-take-all clash at Acrisure Stadium—building on prior previews highlighting records, recent form, and rivalry history—final inactives and returns shape the pivotal AFC North showdown, with T.J. Watt back for Pittsburgh and Derrick Henry's dominance a continued Ravens threat.
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As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens in a decisive AFC North showdown, speculation swirls around head coach Mike Tomlin's future. Beat writer Mark Kaboly suggests owner Art Rooney II would prioritize declining attendance over fan chants in deciding whether to retain Tomlin beyond 2026. A loss Sunday could lead to the team declining Tomlin's 2027 contract option, making next season his last.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will clash in a winner-take-all game for the AFC North title and a playoff spot on Sunday night. With the Steelers at 9-7 and the Ravens at 8-8, both teams enter the matchup relatively healthy, though illness has sidelined key Baltimore players in practice. Lamar Jackson and T.J. Watt are confirmed to play, heightening the stakes in this pivotal rivalry game.
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Updating our Dec. 30 preview, the NFL's Week 18 playoff picture is still undecided with No. 1 seeds, divisions, and spots on the line. A key development: Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt is back for the pivotal AFC North clash with the Baltimore Ravens.
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