Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tomlin's stunning exit and what's next

Mike Tomlin's run as the NFL's longest-tenured coach is over, as the Steelers coach is stepping down after 19 years. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Wed Jan 14 2026

 
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Dec. 28, 2025.

Mike Tomlin's run as the NFL's longest-tenured coach is over, as the Steelers coach is stepping down after 19 years.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Owner Steve Bisciotti of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
 

NFL owner issues stunned expletive upon learning Mike Tomlin news

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti was shocked to learn during his own news conference Tuesday that the archrival Steelers also needed a new head coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, California.
 

From sidelines to studio, Mike Tomlin could be coming to TV

For years, Tomlin has been considered (along with the Rams' Sean McVay) the next head coach to make the jump from the sideline to the TV studio.

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.
 

Four teams Mike Tomlin could coach in 2026

Tomlin stepped down from his position as head coach with the Steelers today but that may not be the last we see of him as an NFL head coach.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg brings the ball up court during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 1, 2026.
 

How 'special bond' helping phenom Cooper Flagg take NBA by storm

Cooper Flagg's rise from youth phenom to No. 1 overall draft pick to Mavericks' biggest weapon has been guided by the same man.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
 

Ranking Steelers top coaching candidates after Mike Tomlin steps down

Mike Tomlin stepped down from his role as the Steelers' coach. Here's a who could replace him, from Brian Flores and John Harbaugh to Jesse Minter.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel makes a face after Tennessee is called offsides during the 2025 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 30, 2025.
 

Tennessee football endures strange portal problem with Josh Heupel

Call it the Big Orange conundrum. The insoluble problem of Vols-ville. Why can't Josh Heupel land a quarterback?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 08: Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts after the game against the Ole Miss Rebels during the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. The Hurricanes defeated the Rebels 31-27. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
 

Carson Beck saved the best for last with championship run at Miami

None of this is easy. It may come with a 7-figure check and an unthinkable tax bracket, but it doesn't mean life is candy and cookies for Carson Beck.

Kyle Tucker spent 2025 with the Chicago Cubs.
 

Frozen MLB free agent market begins to thaw: Latest news on Big 3

Following Alex Bregman's decision to join the Cubs, attention now turns to the Big 3: Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette.

UConn forward Sarah Strong has led the Huskies to an undefeated season.
 

Which players are women's college basketball midseason All-Americans?

Halfway through the women's college basketball season, Sarah Strong looks like the best player. She leads USA TODAY Sports' midseason All-Americans.

 

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