Despite missing the playoffs last season, Pittsburgh Steelers decided to give a vote of confidence to head coach Mike Tomlin by signing him to a contract extension. Steelers announced on Thursday that Tomlin signed a one-year extension, which will keep him with the organization through 2021.
Steelers confirmed the deal on social media but did not disclose the financial terms of the deal per team policy. Tomlin’s previous contract paid him around $7 million annually.
“I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2021 season,” – said Pittsburgh’s president Art Rooney II in a team statement. “Mike is one of the most successful head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident in his leadership to continue to lead our team as we pursue our goal of winning another championship.”
With this move, Steelers kept their tradition of having head coaching continuity. Mike Tomlin, who is entering his 13th season with the organization, is only the team’s third head coach in the last 50 years, with Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher being the other two.
Since taking over the Steelers, Tomlin compiled a head coaching record of 125–66–1 while leading the team to two Super Bowl championships and six AFC North Division titles.
“I am very appreciative of this contract extension and opportunity and want to thank Art Rooney II and everyone in the organization for the support in my first 12 seasons,” – said Tomlin. “We have a goal of winning the organization’s seventh Super Bowl championship, and I couldn’t be more excited about this upcoming season.”
