Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012
July 23, 2010
PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed coach Mike Tomlin to atwo-year contract extension through the 2012 season, with an option year in2013.
The extension was expected because the Steelers’ policy has been to sign acoach before he begins the final season of a contract. Tomlin is only theSteelers’ third coach since 1969, following Chuck Noll (1969-91) and Bill Cowher(1992-2006).
Tomlin is 31-17 in three seasons, with two division titles, an AFCchampionship and a Super Bowl victory. During the 2008 season, he became theyoungest coach—he was 36—to win the Super Bowl when the Steelers beatArizona 27-23.
“Mike Tomlin has proven to be one of the top head coaches in the NationalFootball League in a relatively short time,” Steelers president Art Rooney IIsaid in a statement. “His unique ability to lead the team and motivateindividuals have been key factors in our success.”
The Steelers were 9-7 and missed the playoffs last season. They opentraining camp July 30 at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported July 13 that Tomlin had signed athree-year extension through the 2014 season.
Tomlin made an average of $2.5 million per season under the contract hesigned upon succeeding Cowher in January 2007. His new contract is expected toat least double that.
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