Overview
- He told reporters, "Man, I've been in the hot seat for 19 years," casting the scrutiny as nothing new.
- Pittsburgh improved to 7-6 with a 27-22 road win over Baltimore to move into first place in the AFC North.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers must decide by early March on a 2027 team option in Tomlin’s contract.
- League observers do not expect an in-season firing, with a season-end review considered the likely process.
- Former Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and James Harrison have pushed for change, citing no playoff wins since 2016 and poor offensive rankings, while commentators have speculated about possible destinations such as the Giants.