Maximizing Freiermuth’s talents will be one of the biggest stories of 2026 under the Steelers’ new head coach. In the 2025 season, the talented tight end finished with his second-worst receiving yardage total with just 486 yards on 41 catches.

Mike Tomlin's run as the NFL's longest-tenured coach is over, as the Steelers coach is stepping down after 19 years.

Competition. It's something former Raiders head coach Pete Carroll preached all the time. Now it's something the Raiders are faced with in replacing Carroll. They fired the 74-year-old after just one season in Las Vegas and jumped into what is turning into an ever-widening pool of teams all clamoring to get their hands on the top candidates.

Tomlin was asked about his message to the Steelers fanbase after another first-round exit in the NFL playoffs.

Tomlin, who stepped down Tuesday after leading the Steelers for 19 seasons, followed the firing of Harbaugh after 18 years in charge of the Ravens.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is attempting to become the first man to win a Lombardi Trophy with two different franchises. This will also be what’s before John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin should they choose to continue coaching next season. Both men parted ways from their respective teams.

Glover credits Tomlin as a strong supporter of Urban Impact’s annual Man Up Pittsburgh conference, which encourages men to serve as positive role models. “Mike has made a tremendous impact on our city,” Glover said.

The now former Steelers coach had many strengths during his Super Bowl-winning run. But the key to him lasting nearly two decades was in how he treated the people around him.