In January 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers hired then-defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin away from the Minnesota Vikings. He earned the job and never relinquished it in a league notorious for coaching turnover.
Fast forward 18 years, and Tomlin has no intention of departing his franchise, even after a playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills on Monday.
Former Vikings Coach Ain’t Leavin’
Tomlin’s not leaving; that’s the message out of Pittsburgh.
NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo tweeted Tuesday, “In a team meeting today, Mike Tomlin told Steelers players the speculation about him stepping away is unfounded and he plans on coaching the team in 2024, sources say.