Steelers are close on a deal to make Mike McCarthy the coach of his hometown team, AP source says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By WILL GRAVESJanuary 24, 2026 at 08:53 PM

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Mike McCarthy is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing Mike Tomlin who stepped down after 19 seasons. The Associated Press reports that the Steelers intend to hire McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, though the deal is not yet finalized. McCarthy brings 18 seasons of head coaching experience, including a Super Bowl win with the Green Bay Packers against the Steelers. His hiring marks a departure from the Steelers' tradition of hiring relatively unknown assistants, as McCarthy has significant head coaching experience. He takes over a team seeking to improve its playoff performance after a string of recent losses.

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