Mike McCarthy is returning to his hometown as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.A news conference will be held Tuesday to officially introduce McCarthy as head coach, the Steelers said.The 62-year-old McCarthy is just the fourth Steelers head coach since 1969, following Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin, who stepped down earlier this month.Is Mike McCarthy a good choice for Steelers coach? Cast your vote in our poll Who were the other candidates?McCarthy was one of three candidates who had in-person interviews with the Steelers last week, along with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.Pittsburgh’s head coach search also included virtual interviews with Jeff Hafley and Jesse Minter, who were ultimately hired by the Dolphins and Ravens, respectively, and with five other candidates: Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero; 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak; Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase; Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula; and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.McCarthy’s coaching careerMcCarthy is a native of Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood who led the Green Bay Packers to a win over the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV and was most recently the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach.McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways after a 7-10 finish to the 2024 season. McCarthy’s five-year tenure saw Dallas go 49-35 with one playoff win in three postseason appearances. McCarthy did not take a coaching role in the NFL last season.Before he coached the Cowboys, McCarthy was with the Packers for 13 seasons and had a 125-77-2 record from 2006-18. He was 10-8 in the playoffs and led Green Bay to a Super Bowl title 14 years ago.McCarthy has a long history with Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was the MVP of Super Bowl XLV and played under McCarthy for 13 seasons in Green Bay. The 42-year-old Rodgers will be a free agent and has not said whether he wants to return for a 22nd season in the NFL.Mike Tomlin steps down Tomlin stepped down after 19 season at the beginning of this month.”This organization has been a huge part of my life for many years, and it has been an absolute honor to lead this team. I am deeply grateful to Art Rooney Il and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust and support. I am also thankful to the players who gave everything they had every day, and to the coaches and staff whose commitment and dedication made this journey so meaningful,” Tomlin said in a release.>> Our full coverage on Tomlin leaving the team. The Associated Press contributed to this article.

PITTSBURGH —

Mike McCarthy is returning to his hometown as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A news conference will be held Tuesday to officially introduce McCarthy as head coach, the Steelers said.

The 62-year-old McCarthy is just the fourth Steelers head coach since 1969, following Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin, who stepped down earlier this month.

Is Mike McCarthy a good choice for Steelers coach? Cast your vote in our poll

Who were the other candidates?

McCarthy was one of three candidates who had in-person interviews with the Steelers last week, along with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.

Pittsburgh’s head coach search also included virtual interviews with Jeff Hafley and Jesse Minter, who were ultimately hired by the Dolphins and Ravens, respectively, and with five other candidates: Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero; 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak; Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase; Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula; and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.

McCarthy’s coaching career

McCarthy is a native of Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood who led the Green Bay Packers to a win over the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV and was most recently the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach.

McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways after a 7-10 finish to the 2024 season. McCarthy’s five-year tenure saw Dallas go 49-35 with one playoff win in three postseason appearances. McCarthy did not take a coaching role in the NFL last season.

Before he coached the Cowboys, McCarthy was with the Packers for 13 seasons and had a 125-77-2 record from 2006-18. He was 10-8 in the playoffs and led Green Bay to a Super Bowl title 14 years ago.

McCarthy has a long history with Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was the MVP of Super Bowl XLV and played under McCarthy for 13 seasons in Green Bay. The 42-year-old Rodgers will be a free agent and has not said whether he wants to return for a 22nd season in the NFL.

Mike Tomlin steps down

Tomlin stepped down after 19 season at the beginning of this month.

“This organization has been a huge part of my life for many years, and it has been an absolute honor to lead this team. I am deeply grateful to Art Rooney Il and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust and support. I am also thankful to the players who gave everything they had every day, and to the coaches and staff whose commitment and dedication made this journey so meaningful,” Tomlin said in a release.

>> Our full coverage on Tomlin leaving the team.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.