Overview
- Speaking before his Steelers Hall of Honor induction, Ben Roethlisberger said he was not calling for Mike Tomlin to be fired and stressed the coach should choose his own path.
- The remarks follow his Dec. 2 podcast suggestion that it might be "clean-house time," comments made after fans chanted "Fire Tomlin" during a home loss to the Bills.
- Pittsburgh has since won two straight to reach 8-6 and reclaim first place in the AFC North, cooling talk of an in-season change.
- Reporting around the league indicates ownership is not pursuing an in-season dismissal, with outcomes likely tied to postseason results.
- Tomlin signed a multi-year extension in June 2024 that includes a team option covering 2027, with a decision deadline reported for early March, and speculation about a Penn State move ended when Matt Campbell was hired.