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Steelers Punish Head Coach Mike Tomlin After Rookie Kaleb Johnson’s Basic Mistake

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Pittsburgh, PA – September 15, 2025

The fallout from the Steelers’ crushing 17–31 loss to the Seattle Seahawks took an unexpected turn Monday morning. In a stunning move, the Pittsburgh front office announced an internal punishment for head coach Mike Tomlin — holding him directly accountable for rookie running back Kaleb Johnson’s muffed kickoff that gifted Seattle a touchdown.

The rare decision comes after Johnson admitted postgame that he was unclear on the NFL’s new kickoff return rules, an admission that embarrassed the organization and raised questions about preparation. The miscue allowed Seahawks No. 36 George Holani to recover the ball in the end zone, swinging momentum in front of a stunned Acrisure Stadium crowd.

Steelers GM Omar Khan released a terse statement:

“We hold our players accountable, but we also hold our coaches accountable. When a rookie makes a mistake that stems from a lack of preparation, that falls on leadership. We expect better, and we demand better.”

According to sources, Tomlin has been fined internally and ordered to implement mandatory extra teaching sessions on special teams rules for the entire roster. Privately, some players described the punishment as symbolic — but it underscored the urgency inside the building.

“This isn’t about one kid dropping the ball,” one veteran player said. “It’s about discipline, details, and making sure everyone knows the rules. If Coach has to wear that too, then maybe it drives the point home.”

For Steelers Nation, the move was both shocking and galvanizing. With the team sitting at 1–1 and tempers already frayed in the locker room, the organization is making a statement: no one — not even Mike Tomlin — is above accountability.

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