Pittsburg ? Mike Tomlin, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers – the first black head coach in the team’s 74-year history.

Tomlin became the team’s third coach in 38 years after he accepted the job Sunday night. He was negotiating a four-year contract that is expected to pay him about $2.5 million a year. The team announced the hiring Monday, and the contract was to be completed later in the day.