Inside the emotional locker room message Mike Tomlin delivered before leaving the Steelers
Mike Tomlin ended his 19-year run with the Steelers through a private, emotional locker room message that stunned players and staff. Despite a strong overall record, playoff frustrations pushed him to step away voluntarily for the first time. The decision left the locker room shaken, marked the end of an era in Pittsburgh, and opened the door to a possible broadcasting future.
Mike Tomlin ended his 19-year run with the Steelers through a private, emotional locker room message that stunned players and staff. Despite a strong overall record, playoff frustrations pushed him to step away voluntarily for the first time. The decision left the locker room shaken, marked the end of an era in Pittsburgh, and opened the door to a possible broadcasting future.
