Mike McCarthy agrees to become Steelers' head coach:
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Mike McCarthy Named New Steelers Head CoachThe Pittsburgh native becomes just the fourth head coach since 1969, following Mike Tomlin's departure this January.
Key FactsJan 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Mike McCarthy has been appointed as the Pittsburgh Steelers' new head coach, succeeding Mike Tomlin.
- Tomlin led the team from 2007 until early 2026, ending with seven consecutive postseason losses.
- McCarthy compiled a 174-112-2 NFL record during his tenures with Green Bay and Dallas.
- Before his NFL coaching career, McCarthy spent four years as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Mike McCarthy agrees to become Steelers' head coach: The Pittsburgh Steelers have "verbally agreed" with Mike McCarthy to become their next head coach ...
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Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach: The Steelers have verbally agreed to a deal with the former Cowboys and Packers head coach
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Key FactsMcCarthy Plans Steelers Camp Without Tackling
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- At the first padded practice on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Chuck Noll Field, the Steelers are not scheduled to tackle at all.
- McCarthy calls the decision a risk assessment but still intends to hold a physical training camp.
- Instead, defenders will wrap up ball carriers without taking them to the ground and refine their technique through GPS, video analysis and other sports-science tools.
- McCarthy attributes the change in his philosophy mainly to the NFL’s evolution in 2026 rather than to the age of the roster.
I’d go to jail today if I tried to do that.— Mike McCarthy joked about risking jail by pursuing an aggressive training-camp approach.
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Key FactsCris Carter rejects speculation over Aaron Rodgers’ 2026 retirement
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- Mike Tomlin was no longer Pittsburgh’s coach after 19 seasons, while Mike McCarthy took over amid questions about Rodgers’ future.
- Cris Carter argues retirement would have come earlier, while Rodgers’ continued engagement with Pittsburgh suggests an intention to return.
- Despite modest individual numbers, Rodgers helped Pittsburgh reach a 10–7 record and win the AFC North title.
- McCarthy remains in contact with Rodgers; owner Art Rooney II wants his decision before the April 23–25 draft.
It’s going good. It’s been very positive and we’ll continue to talk. I’m confident.— Mike McCarthy told reporters
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- NFL Media reported on Feb. 8, 2026, that the chances of a return were increasing after Rodgers had spoken with Mike McCarthy several times.
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