The Pittsburgh Steelers just scored a major win off the field! 🌟 The team announced a three-year contract extension with head coach Mike Tomlin, already the NFL's longest-tenured coach. The deal silences rumors about his future after a bumpy 2023 season and keeps him on the sidelines through 2027. 💪
Team president Art Rooney II called Tomlin's leadership 'pivotal' to the Steelers' success, including 11 playoff runs and two Super Bowl appearances in his 17-year tenure. 🏆 'Extending his contract reflects our confidence in his ability to guide the team back to championships,' Rooney added in a statement.
Tomlin, who led the Steelers to a Super Bowl win in 2009, faced heat after last season’s playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. But three straight wins to close the regular season reminded fans why he’s a gridiron legend. 🔥 With this extension, the Steelers double down on stability—a rare move in today’s 'win-now' sports culture.
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Steelers extend contract with NFL's longest-tenured coach Mike Tomlin
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