McCarthy to Steelers: Deal Close?

The Pittsburgh Steelers said Saturday they have reached a verbal agreement with Mike McCarthy to serve as the team’s head coach next season.

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The news was confirmed by the organization on

McCarthy led the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2018 as well as the Dallas Cowboys from 2020 to 2024. During the 2010 season, he led the Wisconsin team to the Super Bowl; Moreover, Aaron Rodgers worked as number 1 quarterback, he who played for the Steelers in 2025. The two men know each other very well, Rodgers having been in the Packers squad during McCarthy’s entire stay in Green Bay.

In Western Pennsylvania, the new head instructor will try to take his team higher after they suffered elimination in the first round a few weeks ago.

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Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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