by: Barkley Truax 11 hours ago BarkleyTruax
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to “speak with” former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy about their head coaching vacancy, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. McCarthy is a Pittsburgh native.
There is a front office connection as well, as he worked with Steelers GM Omar Khan in New Orleans in 2000. McCarthy didn’t coach in 2025 after being let go by the Cowboys after the end of last season.
However, it’s clear he’s looking to get back into the industry. On Saturday, he interviewed for the Tennessee Titans opening. McCarthy also interviewed with the New York Giants before they ultimately hired John Harbaugh.
During his five seasons at the helm of the Cowboys, McCarthy led Dallas to a 49-35 overall record. Dallas went 1-3 in the NFL playoffs under McCarthy and never advanced to the NFC Championship game.
Prior to his time in Dallas, McCarthy was the Green Bay Packers’ head coach from 2006-18. In 2010, McCarthy guided the Packers to their first Super Bowl win since 1996. Ironically, the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in that matchup.