PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have had just three head coaches since 1969. Their current coach does not appear to be going anywhere.
The team announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with coach Mike Tomlin on a three-year contract extension that will keep the NFL's current longest-tenured coach on the sidelines through 2027.
Tomlin is just the third head coach in Pittsburgh since the famous "Steel Curtain" days under predecessors Chuck Noll (1969-91) and Bill Cowher (1992-2006).
Tomlin is entering his 18th season at the helm after being hired to replace Cowher in 2007. Since then, he's compiled a 173-100-2 career record, a Super Bowl title, two conference crowns, seven AFC North championships, and 11 playoff appearances.
"Mike Tomlin's leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been pivotal to our success during his first 17 years as head coach," Steelers President Art Rooney II said on the team's website. "Extending his contract for three more years reflects our confidence in his ability to guide the team back to winning playoff games and championships while continuing our tradition of success."
Tomlin became the youngest coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl title when the Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. That record stood until recently when Sean McVay led the Los Angeles Rams to a victory in Super Bowl LVI.
The Steelers have never had a losing record under Tomlin, who is the first coach in league history to begin his tenure with at least 17 consecutive non-losing seasons.