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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday that head coach Mike Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2027 campaign and ending offseason speculation regarding his status with the team.
Tomlin received his first shot at being an NFL head coach when he was hired by the Steelers in 2007 and has remained with the franchise ever since. The Super Bowl winning coach is entering his 18th season on the sideline this year.
“I am appreciative for this contract extension and thankful for (team president) Art Rooney II for his support during my first 17 years in Pittsburgh,” said the 52-year-old in a team statement. “We are continuing to work diligently to get back to where we belong – sustained playoff success with the ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s seventh Lombardi Trophy.
Tomlin received his first shot at being an NFL head coach when he was hired by the Steelers in 2007 and has remained with the franchise ever since. The Super Bowl winning coach is entering his 18th season on the sideline this year.
“I am appreciative for this contract extension and thankful for (team president) Art Rooney II for his support during my first 17 years in Pittsburgh,” said the 52-year-old in a team statement. “We are continuing to work diligently to get back to where we belong – sustained playoff success with the ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s seventh Lombardi Trophy.
“I am very excited to get the 2024 season underway and provide our fans with a memorable year.”
Tomlin’s squads have been the epitome of consistency since his appointment. He has never had a losing season in any of his 17 seasons in Pittsburgh and has racked up 173 regular season wins, the second-most among active coaches behind Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid
