Mike Tomlin can continue to coach the Pittsburgh Steelers if he chooses. Despite rumors of a possible split, the Steelers want to extend Tomlin's contract, according to NBC Sports. Tomlin's current contract expires after the 2024 season.
While the Steelers reportedly want to keep him, Tomlin has also given the franchise no indication that he plans to leave his position any time soon, according to the report. However, that may not stop teams from contacting the Steelers about a possible trade involving the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach.
Tomlin, 51, is in the midst of his 17th season with the Steelers. He is the second-longest serving head coach in the NFL behind Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Tomlin's accolades as Steelers coach include one Super Bowl victory, two Super Bowl appearances, seven division titles and ten trips to the playoffs. His 16 consecutive seasons without a losing season are the most in NFL history for a first-time head coach.
So far, the 2023 season hasn't been one of Tomlin's best. Pittsburgh started 7-4 but is currently 8-7 after winning just one of its last four games, which included three straight losses. In addition to recent losses, Tomlin received more criticism for not publicly toughing out George Pickens after Pittsburgh's second-year wideout showed no effort in several games in last week's loss to the Colts. Pickens explained not blocking a teammate by saying he didn't want to get hurt.
As for Tomlin's future, don't expect Tomlin or Steelers President Art Rooney II to discuss his future before the offseason.