Mike McCarthy

Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT).

Quick Facts

• Role: Head Coach
• Team: Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT)
• NFL experience: 18 years
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

The Steelers made it official on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, introducing Mike McCarthy as their 17th head coach in team history. McCarthy becomes only the fourth head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. McCarthy brings 18 seasons of experience as a head coach in the NFL, 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2006-18) and five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (2020-24).

Scheme & Fantasy Angle

McCarthy is a veteran offensive head coach with nearly two decades running NFL offenses in Green Bay and Dallas, a pedigree that shapes the Steelers' offensive identity and play-calling priorities.