Pittsburgh Steelers v Cleveland Browns - NFL 2025 CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts as he leaves the field during halftime against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ravens Steelers Football Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, talks with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith, left, on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Ravens Steelers Football Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Texans Steelers Football Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts after a Houston Texans touchdown during the second half of NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Cleveland Browns - NFL 2025 CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns look on prior to the game at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Bills Steelers Football Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Steelers Jets Football Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward (97), head coach Mike Tomlin, center, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) leave the field following an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (Matt Slocum/AP)
Mike Tomlin, Omar Kahn give update ahead of Draft Day (WPXI) Mike Tomlin, Omar Kahn give update ahead of Draft Day (WPXI)
AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on as time expires during the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) (Terrance Williams/AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers acknowledges the fans after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on before the game against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cameron Heyward #97 walk off the field after the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 17-10, at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin listens as newly signed linebacker Patrick Queen, not pictured, speaks to the media in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Queen signed a three-year, $41-million contract with the Steelers on Friday. (AP Photo/Rebecca Droke) (Rebecca Droke/AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin holds his season ending meeting with reporters at the NFL football team's practice facility in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar) (Gene Puskar/AP)
Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answers questions during a news conference after losing to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) (Adrian Kraus/AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 29: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Mike Tomlin FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Tomlin has never had a losing season in 16 years with the Steelers. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich, File) (Fred Vuich/AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers first round NFL Draft pick, former offensive lineman from Georgia, Broderick Jones, right, poses for a photo with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at the Steelers football headquarters in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers face long-overdue reboot as Roethlisberger exits Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Travis Heying) (Travis Heying/AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
President Barack Obama welcomes the Pittsburgh Steelers WASHINGTON - MAY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) poses with Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney (C) and Head Coach Mike Tomlin (R) during a picture with the 2009 NFL Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the East Room of the White House May 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama welcomes the Pittsburgh Steelers WASHINGTON - MAY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (3rd L) poses with Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney (C) and Head Coach Mike Tomlin (3rd R) during a picture with the 2009 NFL Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the East Room of the White House May 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Raw: Mike Tomlin explains Emmanuel Sanders’ near return touchdown
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (L) and head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on during the game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Dave Wannstedt and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin co-chaired Champions for Hope Gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital at Oakmont Country Club
Former teammates Jerome Bettis, James Harrison, Brett Keisel and Aaron Smith were on hand for Ward's announcement, as well as Steelers president Art Rooney, chairman Dan Rooney, general manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin.
Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers checks the replay against the Carolina Panthers in the 1st half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 6: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches a play during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field on December 6, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, talks with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks in the bench area during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks in the bench area during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines in the second quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 25: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers coaches against the Tennessee Titans on August 25, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field on October 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers talks with one of his players during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 18, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers calls to his players during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the first half during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game on December 9, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
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