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Steelers Daily Links<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"PittsburghNew England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 21, 2026. — Ed Thompson \/ Steelers Now\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Steelers Daily News & Links: Your daily stop for all of the news and links.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was joined by his former head coach Bill Cowher at Wednesday\u2019s practice. The Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday at Mile High. <\/p>\n

An Akron, Ohio native, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Vrabel in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 51 games for the team, recording 56 tackles, four tackles for loss and seven sacks. Vrabel signed with the Patriots in 2001 after spending his first four seasons with the Steelers and won three Super Bowls in New England.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers interviewed for the Buffalo Bills\u2019 head coaching vacancy on Friday. Rivers, who\u2019s 44, joined the Indianapolis Colts in December after not playing in the league for nearly five years. He started three games.<\/p>\n

Source confirms Philip Rivers is interviewing today for the Bills\u2019 head coaching vacancy. @AdamSchefter<\/a> was on it.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Former Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland compared Steelers head coach candidate Anthony Weaver\u2019s leadership style to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s former Dolphins safety Jevon Holland comparing Steelers head coach candidate Anthony Weaver\u2019s leadership style to Lions head coach Dan Campbell.<\/p>\n

Campbell has built one of the NFL\u2019s best team cultures in Detroit.
pic.twitter.com\/Kvt7lAOKTr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jack Sperry (@jack_sperry) January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger said the Steelers are \u201cvery interested\u201d in University of Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for their vacant HC position. <\/p>\n

BREAKING: NFL savant analyst Brian Baldinger says the Steelers are \u201cvery interested\u201d in Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal. Baldy is very close to the Steelers front office. He\u2019s talked on our show about his friendship with Andy Weidl. He calls Cristobal an \u201cold school\u201d coach. Wow. pic.twitter.com\/tw2w2Ueioc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> The Cleveland Browns are reportedly a \u201cdata-driven operation\u201d and are requiring head coaching candidates to complete questionnaires, a multi-part essay, a personality test, and additional homework, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. <\/p>\n

Mike McDaniel and Jesse Minter both withdrew from consideration. Minter was named the Baltimore Ravens head coach. <\/p>\n

this same franchise gave Deshaun Watson $230,000,000 fully guaranteed no questions asked\u2026 but now wants a coach they\u2019ll give $5M\/yr to write multi-part essays & do homework<\/p>\n

no wonder multiple good candidates who want a job as a HC withdrew from consideration https:\/\/t.co\/VIQwulLvMG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Legendary Steelers broadcaster and the creator of the Terrible Towel Myron Cope would\u2019ve turned 97 on Friday. <\/p>\n

STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM JAN. 23<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Shrine Bowl Takeaways<\/a>: Cade Klubnik Makes Case, WR Group Shows Depth of Draft Class<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Bell: Six NFL Draft Prospects to Watch<\/a> at East-West Shrine Bowl<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Saunders\u2019 Steelers Notes from the Road<\/a>: Andy Weidl\u2019s Impact, Some Words About Ketchup (+)<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8<\/a> Former Steelers Coordinator Pops Up in NFC Team\u2019s Job Search<\/a><\/p>\n

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