PHOTOS: John Mitchell retires
Take a look at the best photos of assistant head coach John Mitchell through the years

A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday November 15th 2015. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-9.

Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)

A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 13th 2015. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 33-20.

A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday November 1st 2015. The Bengals defeated the Steelers 16-10.

Steelers players practice at the UPMC Sport Performance Complex during the 2015 Mini Camp weekend.

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach John Mitchell during Steelers Training Camp at Saint Vincent College on August 3, 2012 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Players practice at the UPMC Sport Performance Complex during 2015 Mini Camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Sport Performance Complex.

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach John Mitchell during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Sport Performance Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Sport Performance Complex.

Pittsburgh Steelers players practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2015 Steelers Training Camp.

A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 18th 2016. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 24-20.

A Postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday January 9th 2016. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 18-16.

A Postseason Division game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday January 17th 2016. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 23-16.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Sport Performance Complex.

A regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 2, 2016. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs 43-14.

A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday October 16th 2016. The Dolphins defeated the Steelers 30-15.

A 2016 Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants on Sunday Decemeber 4th 2016. The Steelers defeated the Giants 24-14.

A 2016 Preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday August 18th 2016. The Steelers defeated the Eagles 34-27.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.


The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2016 Training Camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2016 Training Camp.

A 2017 Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions on Sunday October 29, 2017. The Steelers defeated the Lions 20-15.

A 2017 Preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday August 26, 2017. The Colts defeated the Steelers 19-15.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Draft picks, free agents and tryout players practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2017 rookie minicamp weekend.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2017 Training Camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at Heinz Field during the 2017 training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at Heinz Field during the 2017 training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers take a team photo at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.


The AFC defeated the NFC 24-23 in the 2018 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on January 28, 2018.

Pittsburgh Steelers players participate in the Organized Team Activity (OTA) at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Steelers rookies practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Charlie Batch broke ground on a state of the art educational facility in Munhall, PA.

The Steelers granted the wish of a young fan from North Carolina.

A 2019 regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Steelers alumni came out in full force to honor Casey Hampton at the annual Mel Blount Celebrity Roast, on April 5, 2019.

A 2019 regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins on Monday, October 28, 2019. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 27-14.

The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 6 matchup against the LA Chargers.

Steelers' rookies take the field for rookie minicamp.

Steelers' rookies take the field for rookie minicamp.

Pittsburgh Steelers players practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2019 Steelers Training Camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers players practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2019 Steelers Training Camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers players practice at Saint Vincent College during the 2019 Steelers Training Camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 36-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Tuesday June 8, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during rookie minicamp, Friday, May 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Long-time assistant head coach John Mitchell retires after 29 years

Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during rookie minicamp, Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach John Mitchell during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 15 matchup against the Carolina Panthers Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Super Bowl XL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks on Febuary 5, 2006. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 21-10.

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A 2016 Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday November 13th 2016. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 35-30.

Candid shot from week 4 when the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 16-7 on October 7, 2001.




Photograph from the press conference following Round 3 of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Draft picks, free agents and tryout players practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2016 Rookie Mini-Camp weekend.

A 2016 Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots on Sunday October 23rd 2016. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 27-16.

Draft picks, free agents and tryout players practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2016 Rookie Mini-Camp weekend.

A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday December 11th 2016. The Steelers defeated the Bills 27-20.