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Steelers legend predicts what could bring Mike Tomlin back to NFL
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Mike Tomlin shocked the NFL with his decision to step away from the Pittsburgh Steelers , but if you asked legendary Ben Roethlisberger , the former head coach could return to the league on one condition — the opportunity to compete for another Super Bowl.
On a recent edition of Fox Sports' First Things First show, Roethlisberger shared that while Tomlin would be unlikely to return to a team in the middle of a rebuild, a playoff contender missing just a piece or two could be enticing enough to warrant a comeback.
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"I could see him coming back if the team was ready to go," Roethlisberger said. "Just need that one more step to get to a Super Bowl or something like that. When you've had 18 or 19 winning seasons in a row, where is there to go? I don't think he'll come back to a rebuild or a new team."
It's worth noting that, although Tomlin has reportedly denied a return in 2026, the Steelers would own his contract rights through the 2027 season, meaning if any team were looking to hire him, they'd need to facilitate a trade with Pittsburgh.
While Roethlisberger reminisces about Tomlin's potential return to the league, the Steelers are set to move forward with Mike McCarthy at head coach, which has included multiple changes to the coaching staff over the past week.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Big Ben says Mike Tomlin won't return to a rebuilding team
