ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter nuked social media on Saturday with this bombshell update about the Chicago Bears head coaching search.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported two teams pursued a Mike Tomlin trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.
According to a report, the Chicago Bears recently called the Steelers to see if they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for Tomlin, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had their season come to an end Saturday night in Baltimore, as they lost to the rival Ravens, 28-14. It was their fifth straight defeat to finish the year, which isn't the best of ways to enter the offseason.
The Chicago Bears called the Pittsburgh Steelers to see if they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for Mike Tomlin.
The Steelers have reportedly turned away interest from the Chicago Bears about a potential trade for Tomlin, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Despite another wild-card playoff loss for the Steelers, Tomlin sounds very safe in his Pittsburgh job.
Mike Tomlin has already made it clear he has no interest in another coaching job, but that didn't stop the Chicago Bears from at least trying to inquire
Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-14 wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week, many speculated that head coach Mike Tomlin could be a trade target
The Bears recently called the Steelers to see if they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, league sources told ESPN. https://t.co/MviaUsBrjG
Tomlin is the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL having been hired by the team in 2007 to replace Bill Cowher. He has compiled a 183-107-2 record since and has never had a losing season in his career. The issue? For many Steelers fans?
The Bears have interviewed some experienced names during their coaching search, including the likes of Pete Carroll and Mike McCarthy. But the team also reportedly requested an interview with another