Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will be staying in town at least for a few more years after the team extended his contract through 2018.
KDKA noted that the team made the announcement through a press release on Thursday.
“I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2018 season,” Steelers’ President Art Rooney II said. “Mike has proven he is one of the top head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident he will continue to lead the team in our pursuit of another Super Bowl championship.”
The 43-year-old coach is entering his ninth season and boasts an 82-46 regular-season record. He has never had a losing season, made the playoffs five times and won one Super Bowl.
“I very much appreciate this contract extension, but my sole focus has been and will continue to be meeting the challenges that lie ahead for the 2015 season,” Tomlin said. “These past nine years in Pittsburgh have been a wonderful experience for my family, and I look forward to pursuing what is the Steelers’ goal every year – bringing another Super Bowl championship to the City of Pittsburgh.”
The Steelers organization is one that likes to keep its head coaches around for a while. NFL.com noted that the team has only had a total of three head coaches including Tomlin, since 1969. Chuck Noll was with the franchise from 1969 to 1991. Bill Cowher then coached the team from 1992 to 2006.
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