A new era is beginning at the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
A Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers, ironically beating the Steelers in the 2010 season, the 62-year-old McCarthy takes over following Mike Tomlin’s departure after 19 seasons.
The move could have a significant impact on the future of Aaron Rodgers, who was coached by McCarthy at Green Bay. They won that Super Bowl title together.
The 42-year-old may retire or look to join a new team, given that Tomlin was so influential in getting Rodgers through the door in the first place in 2025. But early indications are that McCarthy’s arrival could encourage him to return for another year.
Rodgers, Tomlin and the Steelers made the NFL playoffs thanks to a dramatic win on the final day of the regular season against the Baltimore Ravens.
But their postseason adventure ended in the wild card round when they were blown away by the Houston Texans, losing 30-6 after the Texans scored 24 points in the fourth quarter.
McCarthy was last working as the Dallas Cowboys head coach – he held that job for five seasons – but is a Pittsburgh native and has been known as a long-term admirer of the Steelers.
He is the organization’s fourth head coach since 1969, following in the footsteps of Tomlin, Bill Cowher and Chck Noll.
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