PITTSBURGH, USA – Mike Tomlin has announced his departure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking the end of a 19-season era in which he achieved an unprecedented feat in the NFL: never recording a losing season. The news was confirmed by the team owner, Art Rooney II, who indicated that the decision was made by Tomlin himself during a meeting this Tuesday.
Tomlin, 53, leaves the organization without being fired, which opens the possibility of taking a sabbatical year, taking another position in the NFL or venturing into the media as an analyst, where he already has several proposals. This decision comes after Pittsburgh’s elimination in the American Conference wild card round, after losing 30-6 against the Houston Texans. During his tenure, which began in 2007, Tomlin led the Steelers to the Super Bowl XLIII title, qualified the team for the playoffs 13 times, and won eight AFC North championships, establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches of the modern era. In the regular season, the coach accumulated a record of 193 wins, 114 losses and two ties, while in the postseason he recorded a mark of 8-12. Tomlin’s departure makes Pittsburgh the seventh team to change coaches after the conclusion of the 2025 season. In recent weeks, Raheem Morris (Falcons), Kevin Stefanski (Browns), Pete Carroll (Raiders), Jonathan Gannon (Cardinals), John Harbaugh (Ravens), and Mike McDaniel (Dolphins) have also departed. With the closing of this stage, the Steelers say goodbye to one of the most emblematic coaches in their history and the NFL, leaving a legacy of stability, competitiveness, and sustained success.I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the work, dedication, and success we have shared. His mark of never having had a losing season in 19 years will probably never be repeated.
Art Rooney II
