Mike Tomlin to any team interested in trading for him: ‘Save your time’

Unlike last year, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin He didn’t walk away When journalists asked him about his future. As with last year, he dealt with a specific question about his future with a very specific and clear message.

When asked what his message would be to any team that might be interested in trading for him, Tomlin said: “I don’t have any message. Save your time.”

As he explained recentlyA coach could put the kibosh on a potential trade by refusing to enter into talks with the team with which he has received permission to negotiate, after reaching a compensation agreement with the coach’s current team.

For Tomlin, why agree to the trade? If the Steelers don’t want him, they should fire him. He can now get another job without Pittsburgh’s compensation, or he can wait a year (at full pay) with a 2026 practice round looming.

The topic of the potential trade became relevant because the report on Tomlin’s future was not indicating that the Steelers would not fire Tomlin but rather that they “Don’t plan“To make a coaching change. Obviously, Tomlin doesn’t plan to go anywhere else voluntarily.