PITTSBURGH, USA – Mike Tomlin announced this Tuesday his departure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a period of 19 seasons in which he never recorded a losing season, an unprecedented achievement in the history of the NFL.
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The team owner, Art Rooney II, confirmed that the decision was made by Tomlin himself during a meeting held this Tuesday.
“I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the work, dedication, and success we have shared. His record of never having a losing season in 19 years will probably never be repeated”, expressed the executive.
Tomlin, 53, leaves the organization without having been fired, which opens up the possibility of taking a sabbatical, taking another position in the NFL, or joining the media as an analyst, a field in which he already has several proposals.
The decision comes after Pittsburgh's elimination in the American Conference wild card round, following the 30-6 defeat 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 on 13 occasions, 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 finished with 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, there have also been the departures of
Raheem Morris (Falcons),
Kevin Stefanski (Browns),
Pete Carroll (Raiders),
Jonathan Gannon (Cardinals),
John Harbaugh (Ravens), and
Mike McDaniel (Dolphins).
With the closing of this stage, the Steelers bid farewell to one of the most emblematic coaches in their history and in the NFL, leaving a legacy of stability, competitiveness, and sustained success.
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