Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed players on Tuesday that rumors regarding his departure are
untrue and that he intends to lead the team in 2024, according to NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.
The warning to players comes less than 24 hours after head coach Mike Tomlin abruptly left his postgame press
conference before a question about his future could be answered.
Tomlin, who is entering the final season of his current deal, is likely to speak to the media later this week, according
to Garafolo.
Following the Steelers’ season-ending playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Tomlin was asked about his
contract position. Tomlin turned to his left and walked out of the press conference. The incident sparked further
curiosity about his future, following reports that he may leave the club.
Tomlin has since dismissed those rumors, but not before his star player expressed his support earlier on Tuesday.
“I want to play for Mike T,” Steelers three-time All-Pro T.J. Watt told The Athletic. “That was huge in my contract
negotiations. I do not want to play for anyone but Mike T. The way I talk about him demonstrates how much I
respect and admire him as a coach, a man, and a leader. That is my endorsement for him.”
