TL;DR
- Tennessee Titans and New York Giants have fired head coaches; more changes expected.
- NFL insider Josina Anderson suggests a veteran coach is considering leaving his team.
- Rumors point to Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers as the coach contemplating a change.
- Tomlin's Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2016, indicating a need for a fresh start.
The 2026 NFL offseason coaching changes have begun, with the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants having already dismissed their head coaches. Numerous other coaches across the league are facing intense pressure as the season nears its conclusion.
There is still a ton of time before the carousel officially opens in January, but the rumors continue to fly around. The most recent rumor comes from NFL insider Josina Anderson, and it could have major implications for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Anderson indicated that a veteran head coach in the league is contemplating departing his team and pursuing a new beginning. While no specific coach was identified, rumors suggest Anderson is referring to Tomlin.
"There's a longtime NFL head coach out there who is considering wanting a change of scenery & has told others of these thoughts," Anderson said on X. "If he acts on those lingering feelings, his departure would clearly add to the list of vacancies."
For 19 years, Tomlin has led Pittsburgh's team, consistently achieving victories. Nevertheless, the Steelers haven't won a playoff game since the 2016 season have epitomized mediocrity over the past ten years.
This season's playoff win drought appears set to continue. With 11 games played, Pittsburgh holds a 6-5 record, positioning them as an unremarkable team within a highly competitive AFC.
Since reaching their second Super Bowl in 2010, Tomlin and the Steelers have tallied just three playoff wins. Though Tomlin has been one of the better coaches in football since taking over as Pittsburgh's head coach in 2007, a fresh start for both sides is needed.
It's evident Tomlin's tenure with The Steelers has peaked. We'll discover if the iconic coach and the historic franchise opt to separate following the 2025 season.
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