Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons, 7 straight playoff losses
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be in search of a new head coach.
Team president Art Rooney II announced Tuesday afternoon head coach Mike Tomlin has stepped down after 19 seasons in the role.
“Obviously, I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication and success we have shared over the last 19 years,” Rooney said in a statement posted to the Steelers’ website.
The announcement comes hours after the Steelers’ 30-6 loss in the AFC wild-card playoff game to the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. It was the seventh consecutive loss in a playoff game for the Steelers, who haven’t won a postseason game since January 2017.
In his 19 seasons as head coach, Tomlin led the Steelers to two conference championships, a Super Bowl title (2009), eight AFC North titles, 13 playoff appearances and an overall regular-season record of 193-114-2. The Steelers never had a losing record during his tenure.
His 193 regular-season wins make him tied for ninth, with Steelers legend Chuck Noll, among NFL head coaches.
With Noll, Bill Cowher and Tomlin, the Steelers have had only three head coaches lead the team since 1969.
