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Mike Tomlin signs a 3-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Last season, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin went 17 straight without a loss since he began his coaching profession. Now he’s in a position to increase that streak following a three-year contract extension.
The NFL team announced that Tomlin’s leadership would do exactly that To proceed a minimum of through the 2027 season.
We signed a contract with coach Mike Tomlin for a three-year contract extension.
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“I am grateful for this contract extension and grateful to Art Rooney II for his support during my first 17 years in Pittsburgh,” Tomlin said in a written statement. “We proceed to work diligently to get back to where we’re – sustained playoff success, with the ultimate goal of winning a seventh Lombardi Trophy for the franchise.
“I am very excited to kick off the 2024 season and deliver an unforgettable year for our fans.”
Tomlin holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured head coach in the league.
The Steelers coach is entering his 18th season and has never had a losing record. In December 2023, he became the only head coach in NFL history to start his head coaching profession with a minimum of 17 consecutive losing seasons. While he’s the first to attain the feat, he needs two more undefeated seasons to match former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who has 19 undefeated seasons. If he can try this, two additional seasons after hitting a record of .500 or higher would tie him with Tom Landry (Dallas Cowboys), who had 21.
“Mike Tomlin’s leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been instrumental in our success during his first 17 years as head coach,” said Steelers president Art Rooney II. “Extending his contract for another three years reflects our confidence in his ability to lead the team back to winning playoffs and championships while continuing our tradition of success.”
As head coach of the Steelers, Tomlin led the team to seven AFC North titles, 11 playoff berths and two Super Bowl appearances (XLIII and XLV). The team won Super Bowl XLIII, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27–23. Tomlin has a regular season record of 173-100-2 (.633).