Mike Tomlin belongs among the giants of NFL history

Mike Tomlin coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons and recorded 201 victories including playoffs.

Mike Tomlin has stepped away after 19 seasons as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was hired in 2007 as a 34-year-old and won a Super Bowl by age 36. Over nearly two decades he kept the team competitive and never had a losing season. His tenure was also a milestone in the league's history for Black head coaches. Notable facts: - Coached the Steelers for 19 seasons; his resignation ended that tenure. - Compiled 201 total victories including playoffs and posted a 62.8% regular-season win rate. - Won a Super Bowl early in his career, at age 36. - Became the 10th Black head coach in NFL history when hired on Jan. 22, 2007. - Ended the seventh-longest coaching tenure in league history and held the longest tenure among Black coaches. Summary: Tomlin's steady leadership and consistent results kept Pittsburgh competitive and shaped his standing among long-serving NFL coaches. Undetermined at this time.