Mike Tomlin has been rumored to be a potential trade target for rival NFL teams after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ disappointing end to the season, but the coach has no interest in entertaining that talk.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that at least one team recently inquired about trading for Tomlin. The Steelers have not shown any interest in making a trade involving their coach. Plus, Tomlin has a no-trade clause in his contract.
On Tuesday, a reporter asked Tomlin if he has a message for any teams that might want to acquire him this offseason. The 52-year-old had a three-word response.
“Save your time,” Tomlin said.
Mike Tomlin was asked what his message to teams would be that might reach out to acquire him via a trade: "I have no message. Save your time." #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/3dhP9FaWKB
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) January 14, 2025
Tomlin has been the head coach in Pittsburgh since 2007. He has never had a losing season, and the Steelers have been to the playoffs in four of the past five years despite having a revolving door at quarterback. They lost in the first round each time, however, which has led to some criticism for Tomlin.
The Steelers lost 28-14 to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round on Saturday night. They trailed 21-0 at halftime of a game that was never particularly close. The loss led to Tomlin getting the meme treatment, but that hardly means the Steelers are planning to move on from him.
At the very least, Tomlin seems like he has zero intention of waiving his no-trade clause. The Steelers probably are not going to ask him to, anyway.
