Overview
- Pittsburgh must beat the Ravens in Week 18 to win the AFC North, with the loser eliminated from playoff contention.
- Mike Tomlin’s contract runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027 that must be decided by March 1.
- ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports no indication from inside the Steelers that leadership is contemplating a coaching change.
- Some analysts, including Albert Breer, speculate a potential roster reset could trigger conversations about Tomlin’s future if the postseason is missed.
- Public criticism has intensified, from stadium chants to former players’ remarks, as others note TV networks would likely court Tomlin if he ever left coaching.