The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed that they completed an in-person interview with Mike McCarthy for their head coach position. Following the departure of Mike Tomlin, the search to find his successor continues.
In 2025, McCarthy took a year off after his five-season stint with the Dallas Cowboys. During that time, he made several public appearances as a weekly analyst on The Pat McAfee Show.
As expected, the Steelers’ interview with Mike McCarthy has sparked multiple rumors about a possible reunion with Aaron Rodgers. So far, there is nothing official, as the quarterback will become a free agent and could opt for retirement.
Mike McCarthy could be next Steelers head coach
Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers by defeating the Steelers in the 2010 season. In addition, his family roots are closely tied to Pittsburgh, as his father was a firefighter in the city, a member of the police force, and the owner of a bar there.
Steelers candidates to be head coach in 2026
So far, the Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed interviews with Mike McCarthy, Brian Flores, Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hafley, Klint Kubiak, Jesse Minter, Nate Scheelhaase, Chris Shula, and Anthony Weaver.
Of those names, Hafley is no longer available as he has signed on as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Many rumors suggest that the Steelers’ intention is to wait and see how far the Rams go in the playoffs to make a strong push for Shula.