Tomlin never finished with a losing record in his 19 seasons with the Steelers. His 193 regular season wins are tied for ninth all-time in NFL history with fellow Steelers head coach Chuck Noll. His final game with the Steelers came in the most lopsided game of the wild-card playoffs, a 30-6 drubbing to theHouston Texans.
Tomlin, 53, was one of the youngest coaches in league history when he joined the Steelers back in 2007. It's reasonable to believe this is not the end for his coaching career in the NFL.
If Tomlin decides to stay in coaching next season, another team will need to compensate the Steelers because he stepped down and was not fired. It's a similar situation to what happened with Sean Payton and theNew Orleans Saints.
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Mike McCarthy looks on at a press conference announcing him as the new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach at PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 27, 2026.
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Mike Tomlin was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons, from 2007-2025. He compiled a record of 193-114-2 (.628 winning %). The Steelers made the playoffs 13 times, won the AFC North division title eight times and led Pittsburgh to victory in Super Bowl XLIII.
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Mike Tomlin never had a losing season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers posted at least eight victories in all 19 of his seasons with the team.
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Mike Tomlin has 193 regular-season wins, which is tied with Pittsburgh Steelers legend Chuck Noll for the most in franchise history and the ninth-most in NFL history.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin smiles after being interviewed by NBC broadcaster Dan Patrick after Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23, inone of the most exciting Super Bowls ever played.
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Bill Cowher was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 seasons, from 1992-2007. He compiled a record of 149-90-1 (.623 winning %). The Steelers made the playoffs 10 times, won the AFC North division title eight times and led Pittsburgh to two Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XL.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl XL victory against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit on Feb. 5, 2006.
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Bill Cowher was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Chuck Noll was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 23 seasons, from 1969-1991. He compiled a record of 193-148-1 (.566 winning %). The Steelers made the playoffs 12 times, won the AFC North division title nine times. Noll led the Steelers to four Super Bowl wins as the franchise earned "Team of the '70s" distinction.
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Chuck Noll's 193 regular-season wins as a head coach are tied for ninth (with Mike Tomlin) all-time in NFL history.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck Noll gets a victory ride from Franco Harris (32) after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium on Jan. 12, 1975. The Steelers defeated the Vikings, 16-6, giving the Steelers their first Super Bowl victory. The Steelers would go on to win four Super Bowls in a six-season span.
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Buddy Parker was Pittsburgh Steelers head coach for eight seasons, from 1957-1964. He compiled a record of 51-47-6 (.520 winning %).
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Mike McCarthy looks on at a press conference announcing him as the new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach at PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 27, 2026.
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Mike McCarthy looks on at a press conference announcing him as the new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach at PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 27, 2026.
(Charles LeClaire, Imagn Images)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Mike Tomlin was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons, from 2007-2025. He compiled a record of 193-114-2 (.628 winning %). The Steelers made the playoffs 13 times, won the AFC North division title eight times and led Pittsburgh to victory in Super Bowl XLIII.
(Barry Reeger, Imagn Images)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Mike Tomlin never had a losing season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers posted at least eight victories in all 19 of his seasons with the team.
(Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Mike Tomlin has 193 regular-season wins, which is tied with Pittsburgh Steelers legend Chuck Noll for the most in franchise history and the ninth-most in NFL history.
(Philip G. Pavely, USA TODAY Sports)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin smiles after being interviewed by NBC broadcaster Dan Patrick after Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23, inone of the most exciting Super Bowls ever played.
(Matthew Emmons, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Bill Cowher was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 seasons, from 1992-2007. He compiled a record of 149-90-1 (.623 winning %). The Steelers made the playoffs 10 times, won the AFC North division title eight times and led Pittsburgh to two Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XL.
(Matthew Emmons, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl XL victory against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit on Feb. 5, 2006.
(Matthew Emmons, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Bill Cowher was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
(Matthew Emmons, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Chuck Noll was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 23 seasons, from 1969-1991. He compiled a record of 193-148-1 (.566 winning %). The Steelers made the playoffs 12 times, won the AFC North division title nine times. Noll led the Steelers to four Super Bowl wins as the franchise earned "Team of the '70s" distinction.
(Tony Tomsic, USA TODAY Sports)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Chuck Noll's 193 regular-season wins as a head coach are tied for ninth (with Mike Tomlin) all-time in NFL history.
(Manny Rubio, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck Noll gets a victory ride from Franco Harris (32) after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium on Jan. 12, 1975. The Steelers defeated the Vikings, 16-6, giving the Steelers their first Super Bowl victory. The Steelers would go on to win four Super Bowls in a six-season span.
(Malcolm Emmons, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches fared through the years?
Buddy Parker was Pittsburgh Steelers head coach for eight seasons, from 1957-1964. He compiled a record of 51-47-6 (.520 winning %).
This job is attractive because it looks like theGiantsshould have the most important position covered: quarterback. Pittsburgh struggled to find a long-term answer at the position afterBen Roethlisbergerretired and that hamstrung them in a competitive AFC. In New York, Tomlin could bring stability and experience to a team with young stars at key positions.
Like New York, Tennessee has a young quarterback who looks to have the tools to succeed in the NFL inCam Ward. They also have some pieces on the offensive line andJeffery Simmonsto potentially turn things around sooner than later. This is a franchise that's performed best with a stability at the top with a defensive-minded head coach (e.g. Mike Vrabel). Tomlin would fit that mold.
Atlanta's quarterback situation is unsettled but the rest of the roster has plenty of promising young talent. This defense turned things around in 2025 and, in the NFC South, Atlanta isn't far from contending for the playoffs. Tomlin could view this his best way to playoff relevancy on a regular basis compared to the other openings.
Miamihas a lot of questions on its roster and Tomlin would present a stark contrast to Mike McDaniel, who the team just parted with. TheDolphinsneed help at multiple key positions but Tomlin would bring experience to the table unlike the team's previous hires.
