Mike Tomlin Resigns as Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his decision to leave his longstanding role.

Art Rooney II, the president of the Steelers, issued a public statement Tuesday, expressing gratitude for Tomlin's significant contributions to the team.

Rooney shared, "Today, Coach Tomlin conveyed to me that he will be stepping down from his duties as our head coach. I deeply appreciate all the effort, devotion, and success he brought to the organization over his 19-year tenure."

Rooney further added that he holds an immense level of admiration and thankfulness for Coach Tomlin, highlighting Tomlin's leadership in securing the Steelers' sixth Super Bowl win and consistently achieving playoff berths 13 times, as well as eight AFC North titles. Remarkably, Tomlin's streak of seasons without a losing record stands unmatched.

"My family, the entire Steelers management, and I are incredibly thankful for the enthusiasm and commitment Mike Tomlin has dedicated to Steelers football," Rooney emphasized.

Since the 1969 season, the Steelers have had only three head coaches. Chuck Noll led the team until 1991, then Bill Cowher took over, serving until the end of the 2006 season. Both Noll and Cowher have earned spots in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Throughout Tomlin’s 19 years with the Steelers, he achieved the remarkable feat of finishing each season with at least a .500 win record.

At 36, Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to secure a Super Bowl title, a milestone he reached by leading the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals. This record was later surpassed by Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams, who won Super Bowl LVI in 2021.

Tomlin’s accomplishment of capturing a Super Bowl in just his second season set him apart as the fastest Steelers coach to win a championship.