Mike Tomlin stepping down after 19 seasons as Steelers head coach

Mike Tomlin’s time in Pittsburgh is over.

After 19 seasons as Steelers head coach, Tomlin informed the team that he is stepping away from coaching, the team announced on Tuesday.

The news comes a day after the Steelers’ season ended at the hands of the Houston Texans with a 30-6 defeat in the wild card round.

“During our meeting today, Coach Tomlin informed me that he has decided to step down as our head coach,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement. “Obviously, I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication and success we have shared over the last 19 years. It is hard for me to put into words the level of respect and appreciation I have for Coach Tomlin. He guided the franchise to our sixth Super Bowl championship and made the playoffs 13 times during his tenure, including winning the AFC North eight times in his career. His track record of never having a losing season in 19 years will likely never be duplicated.

“My family and I, and everyone connected to Steelers management, are forever grateful for the passion and dedication Mike Tomlin has devoted to Steelers football.”

The Steelers are now the ninth team with a head coach vacancy, joining the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins.

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