Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II set the record straight following rumors of negotiations with the Chicago Bears to hire Mike Tomlin as head coach for the 2025 NFL season. Mike Tomlin will remain the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the upcoming 2025 NFL season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face mounting criticism after another disappointing season, with fans questioning whether Mike Tomlin is still the right leader. Team owner Art Rooney II has weighed in on the debate.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied and proudest franchises in the NFL. However, fans are clamoring for change after what has felt to them like decades of being mired in mediocrity. Head Coach Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season in his 18 years at the helm.

Steelers President Art Rooney II was asked about this by the local Pittsburgh media and he defended the small coaching staff and said he didn’t think it is a limiting factor for this team despite its struggles. “I just don’t see that holding us back,” Rooney said. “I don’t think that’s our problem.”

Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. The team's longtime president doesn't think his head coach is one of them. Rooney said Monday the club remains fully behind Mike Tomlin, who is now closing in on a decade since his most recent playoff victory following another quick postseason exit.

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II talked on Monday in his State of the Franchise address. It is the first time that Rooney has spoken since last year of the NFL Owners Meetings, and there was plenty to glean from the availability.