FAQs
“We're very blessed. We won six Super Bowls in our organization.” “… But we haven't won in a while, so that's the one thing that probably [Tomlin is] lacking on his shelves of great accomplishments and bringing another Super Bowl back to the city of Pittsburgh.”
What happened to Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers? ›
Tomlin announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 after the season on February 22, 2021. On April 20, 2021, Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension to remain the Steelers' head coach through 2024. Tomlin led the Steelers to a 9–7–1 mark in the 2021 season.
What is Mike Tomlin salary with the Pittsburgh Steelers? ›
Mike Tomlin's Salary
The annual salary of Mike Tomlin with the Pittsburgh Steelers is $12.5 million. He is the fifth highest-paid coach in the National Football League. Tomlin is considered one of the most respected coaches in the entire league. He is known for his positive leadership skills.
How many rings does Tomlin have? ›
Has Mike Tomlin won any Super Bowls? Mike Tomlin has won two Super Bowls on two different occasions. As an assistant coach, he won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as a head coach, he won Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Did Hines Ward retire as a Steeler? ›
"Today I came back to Pittsburgh to grant Steelers Nation its one last request. Today, I am officially retiring as a Pittsburgh Steeler." Ward epitomized what a Steelers player is.
Why did Tomlin walk off? ›
It ended with the Pittsburgh Steelers' longtime coach walking off the podium while a question was being asked about his future. Tomlin, who surely knew the question was coming, was just moments removed from his team's 31-17 season-ending loss to the Buffalo Bills on Super Wild Card Weekend.
Why did Mike Tomlin get fined? ›
The NFL on Wednesday fined Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin $100,000 for interfering with a kickoff return in Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. In addition, the league said it will consider a forfeiture of draft choices for the Steelers because Tomlin's conduct affected a play on the field.
What is Mike Tomlin's net worth? ›
Tomlin's net worth is estimated to be $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The majority of his career earnings come from his coaching contracts with the Steelers, but he also has endorsem*nt opportunities as a fan favorite in Pittsburgh.
How many Super Bowls has Mike Tomlin won as a head coach? ›
Tomlin has two Super Bowl championships under his belt — one as an assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII and the other as the Steelers' head coach in Super Bowl XLIII. Tomlin's first championship came when he was Tampa Bay's defensive backs coach.
Where does Mike Tomlin rank? ›
Mike Tomlin ranks 4th among NFL head coaches in AP's 2024 preseason survey.
The youngest head coaches to win the Super Bowl are Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay in 2022 and Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin in 2009. Both were 36 years old.
How old was Mike Tomlin when he took over the Pittsburgh Steelers? ›
Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. Through nine seasons, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team's storied history.
Did Mike Tomlin play football in college? ›
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin credits his Boys Club with teaching him the “right way to compete.” Mike went on to play football at the College of William and Mary. After coaching at the university level, he became the defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2001.
How good was Hines Ward? ›
Ward played his entire professional career for the Steelers and he became the team's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yardage and touchdown receptions. Ward was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL and upon retirement was one of eleven NFL players to have at least 1,000 career receptions.
Why is Hines Ward not in the Hall of Fame? ›
Voters have made it clear. Ward is good but not good enough. A semifinalist for eight straight years, he again failed to crack the final 15, the list who truly get voted on and discussed one by one to determine if they'll receive a gold jacket, bust, and football immortality.
Who is the oldest Steeler player? ›
Cam Heyward, 34, is the oldest player on the Steelers' roster and their free agency additions boosted the team's age.
How many years does Mike Tomlin have left on his contract? ›
Mike Tomlin, Steelers Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension Through 2027 NFL Season.
Why is Mike Tomlin not coaching? ›
Tomlin, who has a year left on his contract, has given no indications of wanting to step away in recent weeks, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, and Tomlin "just wants to coach football." The source added that contract extension talks could intensify this offseason.
Did Mike Tomlin play in the NFL? ›
Playing career
He finished his career with a school-record 20 touchdown catches. He was a second-team All-Yankee Conference selection in 1994. Tomlin never played in the NFL.
