Report: Steelers stiff-arm Bears' pursuit of Mike Tomlin

Field Level Media|published: Sat 18th January, 11:22 2025

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches warm ups against the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers rebuffed the Chicago Bears' attempt to discuss a potential trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, ESPN reported Saturday.

At least one other team also explored trying to acquire Tomlin, only to be informed that he has a no-trade clause in his contract, per the report.

Tomlin, 52, signed a three-year extension last June and confirmed earlier this week that he intends to be on the Steelers' sideline for a 19th season in 2025.

"Save your time," Tomlin said Tuesday when asked about reports that teams are kicking the tires on acquiring him this offseason.

Currently the NFL's longest-tenured coach, Tomlin has compiled a 183-107-2 record since taking over in 2007. The Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII in his second season but haven't won a playoff game since the 2016 campaign.

Pittsburgh's 2024 season ended with a five-game losing streak, capped by a 28-14 wild-card loss at rival Baltimore last weekend.

The Bears have cast a wide net in their search for a head coach, including an interview with interim coach Thomas Brown. Other names linked to the vacancy include former NFL head coaches Pete Carroll, Mike McCarthy, Ron Rivera and coordinators Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Mike Kafka, Todd Monken, Drew Petzing and Anthony Weaver.

--Field Level Media

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