PITTSBURGH — In a move that has electrified the NFL world and delighted Steelers Nation, ESPN has verified that legendary Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Cowher is officially returning to the franchise — not on the sidelines, but in the boardroom. The Rooney family, longtime owners of the iconic team, announced on Tuesday that Cowher will become co-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers in a groundbreaking 2025 move.
“This is not just a business decision — it’s family,” said Art Rooney II, Steelers president. “Bill has been a core part of the Steelers legacy for decades. His passion, loyalty, and vision align perfectly with our values.”
Cowher, who spent 15 seasons as head coach of the Steelers from 1992 to 2006, led the team to victory in Super Bowl XL and cemented his name among NFL coaching royalty. Before his coaching reign, Cowher played linebacker for the team during the early 1980s, deeply embedding himself in Pittsburgh’s football fabric.
“Pittsburgh is home,” Cowher stated in an emotional press conference. “The Rooney family gave me my start, and now I have a chance to help carry forward the legacy. This team means everything to me.”
Sources close to the organization say Cowher’s role will include helping guide long-term football operations, player development strategies, and community outreach efforts.
The announcement comes at a time when the Steelers are focused on building for the future while honoring their storied past. Fans flooded social media with excitement, praising the reunion as “perfectly Pittsburgh.”
Bill Cowher’s return marks a full-circle moment for a figure whose career has been defined by grit, heart, and undying loyalty to the black and gold. As co-owner, he’s now poised to shape the next era of Steelers greatness from the top.