When Mike Tomlin resigned from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 11 2026 the move forced the Steelers to conduct just their fourth head-coaching search since 1969. Team owner Art Rooney II said in his press conference following Tomlin's departure that they would take their time making their decision, but just 11 days later Pittsburgh hired veteran Mike McCarthy head coach. McCarthy goes against the framework of the Steelers' previous three head coaches, and the hope is that it sparks some change in the organization.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the move is what it means for free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He signed a one-year deal for the 2025 season, and even Rooney admitted that "Aaron [Rodgers] came here for Mike [Tomlin]." McCarthy coached Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2018, and the duo won a Super Bowl together.
A new era in Pittsburgh begins on Jan. 27 as McCarthy is introduced by Rooney and general manager Omar Khan as the Steelers' new head coach.
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Why did the Steelers hire Mike McCarthy?
When Rooney spoke to the media following Tomlin's resignation, he hammered home the fact that one of the things he most appreciated about Tomlin was that he always gave them the chance to win. Rooney also re-iterated that he hates the term "rebuild." McCarthy is the most experienced head coach the Steelers have hired since before the 1970s. Rooney clearly felt that he gives them the best chance to stay playoff ready without having to go through a rebuild.
Another aspect of the hiring, though reports have denied it, is that the hire could help to entice Rodgers back to Pittsburgh. He is a free agent, and the only quarterback that the Steelers still have on the roster is soon-to-be second-year quarterback Will Howard. The quarterback free agent and draft class don't look great, especially with Pittsburgh not having a lot of projected cap room, and the 21st overall selection in the draft.
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How to watch Mike McCarthy press conference today
- TV: N/A
- Stream: Steelers.com, Steelers YouTube channel, Steelers X, Steelers Facebook
- Star time: 2 p.m. ET
McCarthy's introductory press conference will not be televised. The Steelers announced that it will be live streamed on the team's official website, YouTube channel, X account and Facebook.
The press conference will be held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.