Overview
- On Monday, the former quarterback said Mike Tomlin has earned the right to stay in Pittsburgh or pursue something else on his terms.
- His podcast two weeks earlier floated that it might be “clean‑house time” after a home loss to Buffalo that drew “Fire Tomlin” chants.
- Multiple reports and NFL insiders continue to indicate the Steelers have no plans for an in‑season coaching change.
- Tomlin’s June 2024 deal includes a 2027 team option that must be decided by March 1, 2026, positioning any major decision for the offseason.
- The Steelers have won two straight to reach 8–6 and lead the division, though the team’s most recent playoff victory came in 2016.