Pittsburgh Coach Tomlin Steps Down After Playoff Exit
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that coach Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday after 19 seasons leading the franchise. Tomlin won one Super Bowl, reached another early in his tenure, and never posted a losing season across his long career. The team finished 10-8 this regular season, won the AFC North and lost 30-6 to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round. Steelers president Art Rooney II said he had been willing to retain Tomlin again and that the club retains his contractual rights through 2026 with an option window through March 1. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Early 2007: Mike Tomlin hired as Steelers head coach.
- 2. Early tenure: Tomlin won one Super Bowl and reached another.
- 3. Regular season: Steelers finished 10-8 and claimed the AFC North.
- 4. Playoffs: Steelers lost 30-6 to the Houston Texans in wild-card round.
- 5. Afterplay: Tomlin stepped down; Art Rooney II noted team retains contract rights through 2026.
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