Steelers and Giants hire veteran coaches amid youth movement in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants have opted for veteran leadership by hiring Mike McCarthy and John Harbaugh as their new head coaches. This decision contrasts with the NFL's trend toward younger coaches, a shift that began with Sean McVay's hiring by the Rams in 2017. Over the past nine years, 23 head coaches under 40 have been appointed in the league. The Steelers and Giants, both with rich histories, are looking to reclaim prominence with experienced coaches who have Super Bowl victories. Each team faces different challenges as the upcoming season approaches.
- •Steelers hire Mike McCarthy; Giants hire John Harbaugh.
- •Both coaches have Super Bowl rings and extensive experience.
- •The NFL has seen 23 head coaches under 40 since 2017.
- •Steelers and Giants maintain tradition with veteran hires.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — The genesis of NFL youth head coaching movement is not for every team
"With more and more NFL franchises pulling the trigger on younger guys in the league to be head coaches, some teams still believe in the old-school
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