After being spurned by the Steelers, Russ Grimm is following Ken Whisenhunt to the desert.

Mike Tomlin, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers -- the first black head coach in the team's 74-year history.

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to name Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin as their new head coach, ESPN's Chris Mortensen confirmed Saturday night.

The Steelers have narrowed their wish list of candidates to replace Bill Cowher to three names -- Russ Grimm, Ron Rivera and Mike Tomlin -- but have not yet made a decision on their next head coach.

Mike Tomlin, defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, has been chosen as the Pittsburgh Steelers' new head coach, SI.

After interviewing for NFL coaching jobs in Pittsburgh and Miami, Chan Gailey said Friday he's staying at Georgia Tech.

The Steelers were determined not to rush into hiring a new coach, even if it meant losing a top candidate to another NFL team.

Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey will be interviewed for the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching job, the fifth coach to meet with the team since Bill Cowher resigned last week.

The Arizona Cardinals are bringing Mike Sherman back for a second interview for their coaching vacancy on Thursday.

The Steelers may be close to choosing Bill Cowher's successor.

Steelers assistant Russ Grimm was interviewed Tuesday as the final candidate to replace the fired Dennis Green as head coach of the Cardinals.

Ken Whisenhunt has met with four NFL teams since last week.

LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Champ Bailey capped superb seasons by unanimously making The Associated Press NFL All-Pro team announced Monday.

The Dolphins' list of coaching candidates is becoming longer than a Nick Saban speech.

Bill Cowher resigned as the Steelers' coach Friday, stepping aside to spend more time with his family one year after winning the Super Bowl title he had chased since 1992.

Bill Cowher will announce his resignation on Friday after 15 seasons as head coach, sources have told the Post-Gazette.

According to several reports out of Pittsburgh, Steelers head coach Bill Cowher is expected to announce his retirement on Monday.

Owner Arthur Blank and general manager Rich McKay are expected to interview Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt for the Falcons' head coaching vacancy on Thursday.

The Steelers’ top two officials did meet with coach Bill Cowher early Tuesday morning, but contrary to an ESPN.

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Joey Porter said it's wrong to assume he doesn't want to remain with the Steelers if Bill Cowher isn't around.

Following his exit interview with Cowher Monday, Alan Faneca said, “I think he’s definitely leaning towards calling it a day.