Veteran Mike Tomlin Assistant Leaves Steelers for Job with a New AFC Team

A long-serving member of Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers staff has departed the organization, accepting a position with another AFC franchise. The move marks the end of a lengthy tenure for the veteran assistant, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, and signals the first significant coaching change for the Steelers this offseason.

While details of the new role remain under wraps, the shift underscores the fluid nature of NFL coaching staffs as rival clubs look to replicate Pittsburgh’s sustained success under Tomlin’s leadership. The Steelers now face the task of replacing institutional knowledge accumulated over multiple seasons on their sideline.

Mike Tomlin, who has guided Pittsburgh since 2007, will begin the process of restructuring his staff ahead of organized team activities. The departure also opens an opportunity for emerging coaches within the organization—or external candidates—to step into a pivotal role on one of the league’s most stable franchises.

Steelers players are expected to report for offseason workouts in the coming weeks, giving the team a narrow window to finalize coaching assignments before on-field preparations intensify.