India, Jan. 14 -- Mike Tomlin is stepping down from his position as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach. He was at the helm since 2007 and there was speculation about the Super Bowl-winning coach's future. On Tuesday, he conveyed his decision to the club, and Tomlin's departure opens up the head coach position to a host of exciting candidates.

"Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he plans to step away from coaching, meaning one of the greatest to do it will take a break. Pittsburgh has a coveted opening," NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Here are five candidates who could replace Tomlin at Steelers - Chris Shula, Klint Kubiak, Brian Flores, Mike McCarthy, and John Harbaugh.

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