Mike Tomlin is still under contract with the Steelers
If any other team wanted a chance to grab Mike Tomlin, they'd have to trade for the former Steelers head coach.
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Even though he's stepped down, Mike Tomlin is Still a Steeler.
The Steelers will be looking for just their fourth coach since 1969.
After 19 seasons, Mike Tomlin is stepping down.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach.
He did?
Is it official?
That's what I keep hearing.
So, is he a Candidate here?
Holy, Mike, wouldn't that be awesome?
Of those 19 seasons, not one of them was a losing one.
But Mike Tomlin was under contract with the Steelers, so how does this work?
Similarly, how the Broncos traded for Head Coach Sean Payton when with Saints.
They received a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 first-round pick.
So, if another team were to hire Tomlin as their new head coach before 2027 season, the new team would have to trade for him.
NFL franchises own the coaching rights to their head coaches when they sign.
Mike Tomlin has a no-trade clause in his deal, meaning he can veto a trade to a team that he doesn't want.
The coaches looking for new jobs this upcoming Season has more packed resumes than ever.
It's going to be a really interesting.
Off-season.
