The Steelers need to find a replacement right now.

After nearly two decades in charge of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin is officially done coaching.

It’s been nine years since the Steelers’ last playoff win. And, while not having a losing season in 19 years is an impressive accomplishment, it was probably time to move on. Now, whoever takes the reins of the team will inherit a talented defense and plenty of question marks on offense, including the quarterback.

That being said, this should still be an appealing head coaching opening, and we’ll take a look at the three most likely candidates to replace Mike Tomlin.

Three Potential Coaches Who Could Replace Mike Tomlin In Pittsburgh

Mike Tomlin (Credit: IMAGN)
With the Steelers’ head coaching job up for grabs, three familiar names immediately come to mind.

John Harbaugh

This one’s probably a long shot, but still worth mentioning. Multiple teams will probably engage in a massive bidding war to get John Harbaugh. Then again, he’s more than familiar with the AFC North. Considering that, having a chance to get back at his former team twice a year should be quite appealing.

Poaching Harbaugh’s coaching staff might also be a positive thing for the Steelers. Todd Monken can spark some life into this offense, and Harbaugh also knows how to win games he was supposed to lose, just like Mike Tomlin. He appreciates consistency and patience, two things the Steelers’ ownership can certainly give him.

Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith should probably be the first candidate for the Steelers right now. Granted, his previous head coaching experience didn’t necessarily go well. Still, he has the pedigree, the résumé, and the familiarity with the roster and the organization.

Also, not having Tomlin’s over-conservative game plan to abide by might be just what Arthur Smith needs to show why he was deemed an offensive guru years ago. The quarterback situation is a concern, but he made Ryan Tannehill look like a starting-caliber signal caller in Tennessee.

Brian Flores

Brian Flores had a brief stint as a defensive assistant in Pittsburgh. He’s probably the most overqualified defensive coordinator in all of football right now. As such, it’s about time he gets another shot at running his own team, even with his pending litigation with the league.

Flores would lead this team back to its old ways. He’d get them ready to dominate in the trenches, and his exotic blitz packages could get this team back to the Steel Curtain days. Also, only the Baltimore Ravens have called him about a head coaching position. That leaves the door wide open for the Steelers to steal him.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.