Over the past five decades, no team in the NFL has had the type of consistency at head coach that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had.
That model of consistency has just gotten even more impressive, as the Steelers announced this morning that head coach Mike Tomlin has agreed to a contract extension.
The extension for three-years and will keep Tomlin at the helm through at least the 2024 season. The veteran coach took over the team in 2007 following the retirement of Bill Cowher.
"I am extremely grateful for this contract extension and want to thank Art Rooney II and everyone in the organization for the support in my first 14 seasons," Tomlin shared in a statement. "We have a goal of winning the organization's seventh Super Bowl championship, and I couldn't be more enthusiastic about this upcoming season."
Dating back to 1969, with the hire Chuck Noll, the Steelers organization has seen just three head coaches total. Noll led the team from 1969-91 and Bill Cowher took over from 1992-2006 until Tomlin took over in 2007. Both Cowher and Noll are now in the Hall of Fame.
The third longest tenured head coach in the league, Tomlin has led the team to to seven AFC North titles, 9 playoff berths, and two Super Bowl Appearances.
In his 14 seasons leading the team, Tomlin has never endured a losing season.
During the regular season, Tomlin has a record of 145-78-1 and holds an 8-8 mark in postseason play.
In 2020, he led the team to an AFC North title and an overall record of 12-4 before losing in the playoffs to the Browns in a tight 24-22 contest.
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