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Mike Tomlin resigns as Steelers coach, Jets may pursue him

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Mike Tomlin resigns as Steelers coach, Jets may pursue him

Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced his resignation following a disappointing 30-6 playoff loss to the Texans. Tomlin, who led the team for 19 seasons without a losing record, is currently an analyst for NBC. However, he is expected to return to coaching, with indications that the New York Jets, under owner Woody Johnson, may seek to hire him as their next head coach. Aaron Glenn currently serves as the Jets' head coach, but speculation suggests his position may be in jeopardy amid the team's rebuilding efforts.

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By the Numbers

•Mike Tomlin resigns after a playoff loss to the Texans.
•He was head coach for 19 seasons with the Steelers.
•Tomlin is currently an NBC analyst and plans to return to coaching.
•The Jets may target Tomlin as a successor to Aaron Glenn.
•Aaron Glenn's job security is uncertain amid the Jets' rebuild.

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8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Legend Mike Tomlin Center of ‘Expensive’ New Coaching Search: Insider

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In a surprising move this spring, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike Tomlin announced he was resigning from his position following the Steelers’ embarrassing 30-6 home playoff loss to the Texans. Pittsburgh managed to beat the Ravens in the regular season finale to win the AFC North and punch their ticket to the […] The post Steelers Legend Mike Tomlin Center of ‘Expensive’ New Coaching Search: Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
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