Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen provided some details on Mike Tomlin’s final meeting with team before resigning after 19 years […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Adam Thielen Rev

In the final game of the AFC Wild Card Round a few weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were pummelled by the Houston Texans. Days after the 30-6 loss, the Steelers’ long-time head coach, Mike Tomlin, stepped down from his duties after a lot of speculation that he had one foot out the door for some time.

On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons at the helm. Tomlin said he made the decision " after much thought and reflection ." Tomlin's departure came hours after the team was dispatched from the playoffs after a lopsided home loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round.

Pittsburgh has kicked off its search by interviewing a plethora of candidates around the league, but apparently, the franchise is also interested in a certain college coach. According to Brian Baldinger of NFL Network, the Steelers are 'very interested' in Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal.

Steelers legend James Harrison broke down his past issues with Mike Tomlin, accusing the former head coach of lying, among other things.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to speak with the Steelers. The 62-year-old McCarthy spent 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 until 2018 and compiled a record of 125-77-2, winning Super Bowl 45 over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Nobody was louder than James Harrison when it came to criticizing Mike Tomlin during the 2025 season. As calls for Tomlin’s firing grew, the Pittsburgh Steelers legend made it known that he didn’t view Tomlin as a “great coach.