STEELERS SQUAD SHOW: Mike Tomlin Steps Down - Why It Ended, What Went Right, Wrong & What’s Next

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🗓️ 15 January 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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On this Locked On Steelers Squad Show, host Tyler Feldman, reporter Christopher Carter and 15-year NFL veteran Wayne Gandy break down why Tomlin made the decision, how the moment unfolded, and what ultimately led to this turning point. We dive into the stats, legacy, and defining moments that shaped his 19-year run in Pittsburgh.

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0:00.0	Hey, what is up, Steelers Nation?
0:02.6	I'm Tyler Feldman.
0:04.2	The Mike Tomlin era is officially over.
0:07.1	Now the Steelers face their most important decision in nearly two decades.
0:12.3	I'm Wayne Gandy.
0:14.2	Steelers Nation, welcome to the great unknown.
0:21.3	And I'm Chris Carter.
0:22.9	This is the Locked-on Steelers Squad show.
0:25.4	Let's get into it.
0:27.8	Wave those terrible towels.
0:30.0	It's the Steelers Squad.
0:31.8	Everything Pittsburgh Steelers every week.
0:34.7	Breaking down all the big hits and game-changing plays from the Steel City, the way only
0:40.1	the Locked-on Podcast Network can. From the steel curtain to the next generation, the Steelers Squad
0:46.5	Show starts now. Yes, it does. This is the Steelers Squad Show, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network. Now, the number one sports podcast network. Tonight's episode is brought to you by Fandul. If you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit Fandul.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. Again, I'm your host, Tyler Feldman, and on tonight show, no surprise here.
1:13.3	We're focusing all of our attention on Mike Tomlin's departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1:18.5	We'll discuss how the Steelers got to this point, why Tomlin made the decision in where the
1:23.3	Steelers go from here. Who will become just their fourth head coach since 1970?
1:30.1	And joining me on the squad here tonight to discuss, of course, double C, Christopher
1:35.3	Carter.
1:36.4	The man is busier than the garbage truck on garbage day.
1:40.8	He is compiling all the information, all the insight. You had a playoff game finish
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