Mike Tomlin’s exit was unexpected as Steelers begin rare coaching search, team president says

[Pittsburgh Steelers](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers) Mike Tomlin’s exit was unexpected as Steelers begin rare coaching search, team president says The Steelers are launching just their third coaching search since 1969 By [Chantz Martin](//www.foxnews.com/person/m/chantz-martin) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 14, 2026 9:11pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/15) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387722678112) #### [Jerome Bettis on Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin, Steelers rebuild and future | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387722678112) NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers, including Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mike Tomlin’s [decision to step away](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mike-tomlin-stepping-down-steelers-head-coach-reports) after a blowout AFC wild-card... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*