Playoff Drought

Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers coach after 19 seasons

January 13, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

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.