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The Steelers announced that they held an in-person interview with a Super Bowl champion and former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed that they completed an in-person interview with Mike McCarthy for their head coach position. Following the departure of Mike Tomlin, the search to find his successor continues. In 2025, McCarthy took a year off after his five-season stint with the Dallas Cowboys. During that time, he made several public appearances as a weekly analyst on The Pat McAfee Show. As expected, the Steelers’ interview with Mike McCarthy has sparked multiple rumors about a possible reunion with Aaron Rodgers. So far, there is nothing official, as the quarterback will become a free agent and could opt for retirement. Mike McCarthy could be next Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers by defeating the Steelers in the 2010 season. In addition, his family roots are closely tied to Pittsburgh, as his father was a firefighter in the city, a member of the police force, and the owner of a bar there. Steelers candidates to be head coach in 2026 So far, the Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed interviews with Mike McCarthy, Brian Flores, Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hafley, Klint Kubiak, Jesse Minter, Nate Scheelhaase, Chris Shula, and Anthony Weaver. Of those names, Hafley is no longer available as he has signed on as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Many rumors suggest that the Steelers’ intention is to wait and see how far the Rams go in the playoffs to make a strong push for Shula.

The New York Mets have generated significant buzz with their recent roster additions, thanks in large part to their owner, Steve Cohen, who encapsulated his ambitious vision with a concise seven-word message. The New York Mets have been a hot topic in MLB discussions. Though they weren’t able to secure Kyle Tucker, they successfully pursued Bo Bichette and other free agents, positioning themselves as one of the top rosters for the upcoming season. Owner Steve A. Cohen expressed his enthusiasm with a succinct six-word message. “What an incredible week. Let’s go Mets!” Cohen shared on his social media platform, X, following a series of impressive roster additions. The latest acquisition was a trade involving Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. Furthermore, the Mets maintained a measured approach to their roster enhancements. ESPN‘s Jeff Passan noted that the New York franchise ramped up its efforts in January, despite the swirl of rumors surrounding various free agency and offseason market names. Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns, has addressed these new additions, sparking excitement among fans who are hopeful for a promising MLB season, potentially leading to a title or significant achievements. NY Mets owner Steve Cohen attends an NBA game at Madison Square Garden. Mets’ offseason acquisitions for the upcoming season The Mets have generated substantial excitement with their strategic offseason acquisitions, significantly enhancing their roster for the next season. Here’s a rundown of the New York franchise’s new additions for 2026. Bo Bichette: Signed as a free agent for 3 years, $126MFreddy Peralta: Acquired in a blockbuster tradeLuis Robert Jr.: Acquired from the White Sox in exchange for Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley.Marcus Semien: Traded from the Rangers in exchange for Brandon Nimmo.Devin Williams: Signed as a free agent for 3 years, $51MJorge Polanco: Free Agent acquisition, 2 years, $40MTobias Myers: Acquired alongside Peralta from Milwaukee as a versatile rotation/bullpen option. Mets’ projected lineup for the upcoming season With these significant additions, Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza will strategize to configure the lineup for the next season. The projected lineup features Juan Soto at the forefront, along with other notable players in key positions. Francisco Lindor, SSJuan Soto, RFBo Bichette, 3BJorge Polanco, 1BMarcus Semien, 2BBrett Baty / Mark Vientos, DHFrancisco Alvarez, CLuis Robert Jr., CFCarson Benge, LF