Bears Reportedly Denied Trade Opportunity for Mike Tomlin
It was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, on Saturday morning, that the Chicago Bears recently called the Pittsburgh Steelers, to see if they could talk about making a trade, for Mike Tomlin, but that Pittsburgh rebuffed their inquiry. Schefter added that Tomlin’s contract has a no-trade clause.
The Bears are in search of a new voice on the sideline, after firing Matt Eberflus, and replacing him with Thomas Brown, on the interim.
Tomlin just wrapped up his 18th season, as Steelers head coach, finishing with a record of 10-7.
Despite Tomlin’s non-losing season streak being intact, Pittsburgh was once again bounced out of the opening round; extending their playoff win drought.
Ironically, the Bears interviewed Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith this week, for their head coaching position. They also spoke with Pittsburgh native and recently fired Mike McCarthy.