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Mike Tomlin's Future: No-Trade Clause Not Needed

12/8/2025

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Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, does not need a no-trade clause.
No NFL head coach can be traded without their consent.
The trade process requires agreement on compensation between teams before discussing a new job with the coach.
Tomlin has the right to refuse a trade and should be allowed to leave if the Steelers part ways after 19 years.

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Story summary

Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, does not need a no-trade clause.
No NFL head coach can be traded without their consent.
The trade process requires agreement on compensation between teams before discussing a new job with the coach.
Tomlin has the right to refuse a trade and should be allowed to leave if the Steelers part ways after 19 years.