“Man, I’ve been on the hot seat for 19 years,“ he said with a deadpanned look. Tomlin was then asked if he felt he had something to prove to the fans last week, to which he replied, “I always feel like I have something to prove. Not necessarily to anyone in particular, but that’s just the spirit in which I go about what I do professionally.”

During the NFL offseason, Pittsburgh pulled off a major trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Metcalf. The Steelers gave up a 2025 second-round pick to get the deal done and then followed that up with a massive five-year, $150 million contract extension for Metcalf.

Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward joins Rich Eisen and explains how coach Mike Tomlin's demeanor hasn't changed despite the calls for his job.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Steelers' Mike Tomlin Had the Most Hysterical Reaction to Colts, Philip Rivers News. Like much of the NFL, Mike Tomlin appeared to be caught off guard by the news of Philip Rivers returning to the league, or at least a question regarding his return.

On Sunday in Batimore, a pair of fourth-quarter plays introduced renewed confusion into the catch rule. Both negatively impacted the Ravens. Both helped the Steelers salvage a much-needed win. The Ravens understandably were upset.

The path forward is simple but unforgiving. A strong finish — something like 4–0 or 3–1 — would secure a playoff spot without help and likely deliver a home playoff game. Anything less invites chaos, reliance on other teams, and renewed doubts about whether this group can take the next step.

BALTIMORE -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson was a surprise inactive for the team against the Baltimore Ravens after slowly slipping up the depth chart this year. Instead, veterans Adam Thielen and Marquez Valdes-Scantling earned those reps instead.