Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season. This marks Tomlin's eighteenth season with the team and his seventeenth as their head coach. With this new deal, he will continue to lead one of the most storied franchises in NFL history.
Tomlin has had an impressive tenure with the Steelers, amassing a regular-season record of 173-100-2 and leading them to seven AFC North titles. He also guided the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2008 (XLIII).
Despite facing challenges during his career, including managing through the post-Roethlisberger era and dealing with a thin roster, Tomlin has consistently kept the Steelers competitive. In 2023, he led them to a 10-7 finish and an unlikely playoff berth despite cycling through three quarterbacks.
The Steelers have had remarkable success under Tomlin's leadership. They have an active streak of twenty straight non-losing seasons and are known for their commitment to continuity in the coaching position. Tomlin is only the third head coach since Chuck Noll was hired in 1969, and Pittsburgh values his experience and stability.
Tomlin's extension comes after a tumultuous 2023 season that saw a three-game losing streak followed by a rebound and playoff berth. The Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2016, with their record in postseason appearances being 0-4 since then.
To bolster the team for the upcoming season, Tomlin hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator and signed Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Patrick Queen in free agency. With these additions and Tomlin's continued leadership, Steelers fans are hopeful for a successful 2024 campaign.