Mike Tomlin not being fired and deciding to leave the Steelers organization means the Steelers will retain his rights and can trade him for compensation.

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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/Giff95 on 2026-01-13 19:52:54+00:00.

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Since the Pittsburgh Steelers will retain Tomlin’s rights, Tomlin becomes a trade candidate similar to when the Saints kept Sean Payton’s rights and later traded him to Denver.