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.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers player James Harrison believes his former team remains the team to beat in the AFC North despite offseason changes across the division.
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Former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don 'Wink' Martindale described games against the Pittsburgh Steelers as the highlight of his coaching career.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison expects the team to reverse its recent fortunes in Cleveland. He highlighted changes in leadership and defensive schemes ahead of the Week 4 Thursday Night Football matchup. The game marks an early divisional test for both clubs.
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Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame has given the Pittsburgh Steelers an A grade for their busy offseason, highlighting major roster additions and the hiring of Mike McCarthy as head coach. He notes that the team now has one of the NFL's most complete rosters on paper.
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in Monday night's AFC wild card round at Acrisure Stadium—their first home playoff game since 2020. Building on their Week 18 AFC North clinch and DK Metcalf's return from suspension, Pittsburgh (10-7 under Aaron Rodgers) seeks a first playoff win since 2016 against C.J. Stroud's surging Texans, who boast the NFL's second-fewest points allowed after nine straight victories.
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The Baltimore Ravens have fired head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, ending a tenure that included a Super Bowl victory but recent playoff disappointments. The decision came two days after a heartbreaking 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, where a missed field goal cost them the AFC North title and a playoff spot. Owner Steve Bisciotti praised Harbaugh's contributions while announcing the difficult change.
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