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The Pittsburgh Steelers will conduct just their fourth coaching search since 1969. Former head coach Mike Tomlin resigned on Tuesday, January 13.
Tomlin was hired ahead of the 2007 NFL season. He never had a losing season and won a Super Bowl in February 2009. Since then, however, the Lombardi Trophy has eluded Tomlin and the Steelers. Since 2017, Pittsburgh has made the playoffs six times, losing in the Wild Card round each time.
The Steelers are entering a new era and will begin their search for a new head coach.
Here are the latest rumors on Pittsburgh's coaching search.
MORE: Why did Mike Tomlin resign?
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Steelers expected to speak with Mike McCarthy
- Date: Jan. 18
- Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN
Pittsburgh is reportedly expected to interview the former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy this week as they search for a successor to Tomlin. A native of the Greenfield neighborhood in Pittsburgh, McCarthy would be returning to his hometown roots if selected for the position. Interestingly, the Steelers would be hiring the very coach who — alongside quarterback Aaron Rodgers — defeated Tomlin and the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Steelers add interview with popular Packers DC
- Date: Jan. 15
- Source: Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
The Steelers' seventh interview request went out to Packers DC Jeff Hafley, who is one of the busiest candidates in this coaching cycle. The former Boston College head coach has done an impressive job with Green Bay's defense over his two seasons with the franchise, and he is the second Steelers candidate with previous head coaching experience, albeit at the collegiate level.
Steelers request interview with Panthers DC Ejiro Evero
- Date: Jan. 15
- Source: Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
The sixth interview request for the Steelers is another defensive coach, as Pittsburgh plans to speak to Panthers DC Ejiro Evero. Evero, who was born in the U.K. but grew up in California, has spent the last three seasons as the leader of Carolina's defense after one season as the Broncos' defensive coordinator. Evero also worked under Sean McVay for five seasons with the Rams.
Steelers request interviews with Jesse Minter, Brian Flores
- Date: Jan. 14
- Source: Tom Pelissero, NFL Network
The Steelers' fourth and fifth interview requests went out to defensive assistants, as Pittsburgh has requested to interview Chargers DC Jesse Minter and Vikings DC Brian Flores. Minter is a popular candidate around the league after two strong seasons as Jim Harbaugh's defensive play-caller, while Flores' contract is expiring, making him a head coaching and defensive coordinator candidate elsewhere. Flores is the Steelers' only interview request with previous head coaching experience to this point; he coached the Dolphins for four seasons before working as an assistant under Tomlin in Pittsburgh.
Steelers request interview with Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver
- Date: Jan. 14
- Source: Dianna Russini, The Athletic
The Steelers' third interview request goes to Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, who spent the last two seasons working under Mike McDaniel. Weaver spent part of his playing career facing the Steelers twice each season with the Ravens, and he was an assistant in Houston and Baltimore before getting the opportunity to call plays for Miami's defense.
Steelers request to talk to Rams DC Chris Shula
- Date: Jan. 14
- Source: Adam Schefter
The Steelers have also requested a head coaching interview with Rams DC Chris Shula. He was mentioned late in the season as a candidate for the Pittsburgh head coaching job if Tomlin decided to resign or if he got fired. Shula is the son of Dave Shula, the grandson of Don Shula and the nephew of Mike Shula
First coaching interview is for Rams passing game coordinator
- Date: Jan. 14
- Source: Adam Schefter
Pittsburgh will begin its interview cycle by talking to Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. He has been requested by Baltimore, Cleveland and Las Vegas as well.
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