“From Mercy Hospital,” McCarthy finished. Football is America’s game, but in Western Pennsylvania it’s really more like religion. This is a place where babies are swaddled in Terrible Towels, where tales of the Immaculate Reception are part of the elementary school curriculum and where it’s common to see Steelers jerseys in church.

Mike McCarthy left no doubt during his introductory press conference as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new head coach: He wants Aaron Rodgers back.

Steelers defensive line coach Karl Dunbar is not expected to be retained ( reported Jan. 27 ).

McCarthy went 185-113-2 (.608) across 18 seasons (playoffs included) with Green Bay and Dallas. His tenure in Dallas ended after an injury-marred 7-10 finish in 2024 led to a parting of ways. He took 2025 off to reconnect with his family, though the urge to coach never left.

New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy addressed the possibility of quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning to the franchise amid his pending free agency.

NFL Network's Manti Te'o on Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III's career evolution.