Pittsburgh Steelers Lose Mike Tomlin As He Resigns After 19 Years

Tomlin’s groups have gained one Super Bowl, two convention championships, and eight division titles. He coached the crew to the Super Bowl title in solely his second season, changing into the youngest head coach, at 36, to win the championship, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 in 2009. The Steelers had an 8-12 playoff document.

Tomlin launched an announcement:

“After a lot thought and reflection, I’ve determined to step down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Tomlin mentioned in a written assertion. “This group has been an enormous a part of my life for a few years, and it has been an absolute honor to steer this crew. I’m deeply grateful to Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for his or her belief and help. I’m additionally grateful to the gamers who gave every part that they had on daily basis, and to the coaches and employees whose dedication and dedication made this journey so significant.”

The former Steelers head coach has two years left on his contract, so if he returns to teaching inside that interval, the crew might negotiate compensation with any crew he indicators with.

“It is difficult for me to place into phrases the extent of respect and appreciation I’ve for Coach Tomlin,” crew President Art Rooney mentioned. “He guided the franchise to our sixth Super Bowl championship and made the playoffs 13 occasions throughout his tenure, together with profitable the AFC North eight occasions in his profession. His monitor document of by no means having a dropping season in 19 years will doubtless by no means be duplicated.”

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