Overview
- Mike Tomlin informed Steelers president Art Rooney II on Tuesday that he is stepping down after 19 seasons.
- Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, told mid-press conference, quipped he’d consider Tomlin only if John Harbaugh took the Pittsburgh job.
- Bisciotti praised Tomlin but joked that the coach’s Week 18 celebration after beating Baltimore might disqualify him.
- Because Tomlin resigned rather than was fired, Pittsburgh retains his contractual rights through 2027 and could require a trade, which observers view as improbable within the division.
- Reports indicate Tomlin may take a break from coaching or pursue TV opportunities as the AFC North undergoes major turnover with openings in Baltimore and Cleveland.