Mike Tomlin is stepping down after 19 seasons as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Steelers confirmed the report on social media.Hired in 2007 to replace Bill Cowher, Tomlin was an immediate winner in Pittsburgh and never had a losing record. He led the Steelers to eight division titles and 13 playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl victory at age 36 in his second season.But postseason success was elusive for the black and gold in recent years, with Pittsburgh’s last playoff win under Tomlin coming in January 2017. The Steelers have lost seven straight playoff games, including a 30-6 drubbing by the Houston Texans on Monday night.Tomlin ends his Pittsburgh tenure with a career record of 193-114-2 in the regular season. He’s tied with Hall of Famer Chuck Noll for most wins by a Steelers head coach and ninth all-time in the NFL, and Tomlin’s career winning percentage of .628 is the best mark in franchise history.In the postseason, Tomlin’s career record was 8-12, including two Super Bowl appearances. With a win in Super Bowl XLIII, he brought a sixth Lombardi Trophy to Pittsburgh. Since 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers have only had three head coaches (Noll, Cowher, Tomlin). The search now begins for a fourth.
Mike Tomlin is stepping down after 19 seasons as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers confirmed the report on social media.
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Hired in 2007 to replace Bill Cowher, Tomlin was an immediate winner in Pittsburgh and never had a losing record. He led the Steelers to eight division titles and 13 playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl victory at age 36 in his second season.
But postseason success was elusive for the black and gold in recent years, with Pittsburgh’s last playoff win under Tomlin coming in January 2017. The Steelers have lost seven straight playoff games, including a 30-6 drubbing by the Houston Texans on Monday night.
Tomlin ends his Pittsburgh tenure with a career record of 193-114-2 in the regular season. He’s tied with Hall of Famer Chuck Noll for most wins by a Steelers head coach and ninth all-time in the NFL, and Tomlin’s career winning percentage of .628 is the best mark in franchise history.
In the postseason, Tomlin’s career record was 8-12, including two Super Bowl appearances. With a win in Super Bowl XLIII, he brought a sixth Lombardi Trophy to Pittsburgh.
Since 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers have only had three head coaches (Noll, Cowher, Tomlin). The search now begins for a fourth.
