Mike Tomlin has made a shocking decision about his coaching career.

While many wanted the Pittsburgh Steelers to fire Mike Tomlin after their first-round elimination in the 2025 NFL playoffs, it was a surprise for many to see that the long-time coach stepped down as the team’s leader. Following a disappointing 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans on Monday, Tomlin called it quits.

A lot has been said about his future, with plenty of teams being mentioned as potential landing spots for the veteran. Others floated the idea of seeing Tomlin take a TV job to bring his expertise to the media.

Tomlin never posted a losing record during his 19-year tenure in Pittsburgh. He left the franchise after posting a 193-114-2 record. He took the team to two Super Bowls, winning one. Fresh off his firing, speculation about whether teams would trade for him circulated, but Tomlin has reportedly made a final decision on his future.

Mike Tomlin To Retire From Coaching Permanently

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
MLFootball on X shared on Thursday that Mike Tomlin decided to call it a career following his exit from the Steelers. Ronde Barber, a close friend of Tomlin, shared a private conversation with the coach. Per Barber, Tomlin wants to be done with coaching after 2025.

“I think he’s done. I think he wants to be done,” Barber said.

Tomlin took over from Bill Cowherd, one of the best coaches in franchise history. The job wasn’t easy, but he didn’t back down to the challenge. Many fans wanted him gone before this season, but others thought he would do fine in another franchise.

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.