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Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
January 16, 2026 By  Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL

“Staying Grounded In What Matters Most”: Mike Tomlin’s Wife Kiya Turns Heads Promoting Apparel Brand After Coach’s 19-Year Steelers Run Ends

Mike Tomlin’s wife was recently interviewed by People magazine, with the entrepreneur using the platform to boost her brand. Kiya has a fashion line of her own, which also includes a partnership with the NFL itself.

Kiya’s collaboration with the league has several chic and comfy pieces, designed as fandom apparel. The best sellers from her collection are definitely the Steelers pieces, especially because of her husband’s ties with the team.

“Honored to be featured by @people. Grateful to share my journey – building my brand, embracing every chapter, and staying grounded in what matters most. Read the full article through the link in stories.” Kiya Tomlin wrote in her Instagram post.

 

In her interview with People magazine, Kiya Tomlin revealed that she had no idea about anything related to football before her relationship with Mike. Kiya also admitted that she first wanted to be a surgeon but always had a thing for fashion.

Meanwhile, Mike Tomlin will be soon facing a new lifestyle change after he recently stepped down from his role as head coach with the Steelers. Tomlin coached Pittsburgh for nineteen seasons and finally felt that it was time to retire. The Steelers had a great fight this time out, but Aaron Rodgers’ dreams of winning the trophy came to an end in the Wild Card round after being crushed by the Texans.

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Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell meet after the game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin Not Interested In Coaching Gigs Currently

Mike Tomlin definitely has plenty more coaching left in him, but the veteran coach wants none of this for this year. After Tomlin revealed that he is stepping down from his role with the Steelers, it was immediately rumored that he might take up a gig with another team. However, it looks like the coach just wants to rest, at least for a bit.

“I’m not interested in coaching anyone else’s team right now,” Mike Tomlin said.

While Tomlin has not said much about his future in the league as a coach, many analysts and critics feel that the man is too strongly in love with football that he will definitely make a return to the field. Tomlin has always been known to be an avid student of the game and an eager learner, something that has set the coach apart from others.

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Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Before the season could kick off, Tomlin was pretty confident that he and Rodgers would go on to win the trophy. However, the team ran into some issues soon after, and the dreams had to be put off. 

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