Following McCarthy’s shock departure, the Steelers had been linked with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. McCarthy won out and he has the chance to reunite with Aaron Rodgers, if the veteran quarterback can be persuaded to sign with the team for another year.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found the successor to Mike Tomlin: Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy. However, judging by the immediate backlash, this hiring has led to more confusion and disapproval than enthusiasm and optimism.

Although the Steelers are entering a new era with McCarthy, Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard does not believe the new Pittsburgh coach can lead the team to a Super Bowl. Broussard was asked if he liked the way the Steelers moved to hire McCarthy.

The UFC on Paramount+ era opened with an instant classic as Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to secure his second stint as interim lightweight champion. Gaethje knocked Pimblett down twice and took him down three times, yet the latter withstood a number of power punches and landed more significant strikes, 156 to 144.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never fired a head coach in franchise history — a standard that now places added pressure on their most recent hire, Mike McCarthy, after longtime coach Mike Tomlin stepped down following the season.