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Pittsburgh Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy as New Head Coach
The Pittsburgh native and Super Bowl-winning coach takes over a team looking to end its playoff drought.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:31pm
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, replacing the recently retired Mike Tomlin. McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, has over 18 years of NFL head coaching experience, including a Super Bowl victory with the Green Bay Packers in 2010. The Steelers are hoping McCarthy can help the team end its recent playoff drought and return to championship contention.
Why it matters
The Steelers are one of the NFL's most storied franchises, but they've struggled to win in the postseason in recent years. The hiring of McCarthy, a proven winner, signals the team's desire to get back to being a perennial Super Bowl contender.
The details
McCarthy, who grew up in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood, signed a contract to become the Steelers' new head coach on Tuesday. The 62-year-old McCarthy has a regular-season record of 174-112-2 (.608) across 18 seasons, 13 with the Green Bay Packers and five with the Dallas Cowboys. He led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory in 2010, defeating the Steelers in the process.
- On January 27, 2026, the Steelers officially announced the hiring of Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
- Earlier this month, longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons with the team.
The players
Mike McCarthy
A 62-year-old Pittsburgh native who has over 18 years of NFL head coaching experience, including a Super Bowl victory with the Green Bay Packers in 2010.
Mike Tomlin
The former Steelers head coach who stepped down earlier this month after 19 seasons with the team.
What they’re saying
“This city, this franchise and this fan base mean the world to me — because Pittsburgh is my world.”
— Mike McCarthy (wbal.com)
What’s next
McCarthy will be formally introduced as the Steelers' new head coach at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
The takeaway
The hiring of Mike McCarthy, a Super Bowl-winning coach with deep Pittsburgh roots, signals the Steelers' commitment to returning to championship contention after a recent playoff drought. McCarthy's experience and success should provide a boost to the team as it looks to reclaim its status as one of the NFL's elite franchises.
