Mike McCarthy ends Mike Tomlin’s 19-year Steelers tradition in major Pittsburgh shake-up
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What happened
Mike McCarthy is wasting little time putting his own stamp on the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the new head coach set to end one of Mike Tomlin’s longest-running traditions before the 2026 season begins. Rather than sticking with permanent captains, McCarthy has confirmed that Pittsburgh will use a weekly captain format, giving different players the opportunity to take on a leadership role throughout the season.
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