Steelers coach Mike Tomlin abruptly ends news conference as soon as reporter mentions his contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest one-and-done playoff appearance is raising questions about Mike Tomlin’s future.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest one-and-done playoff appearance is raising questions about Mike Tomlin’s future.

The NFL’s longest-tenured coach was in no mood to talk about it Monday night.

Tomlin walked off the podium at his postgame news conference following a 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills when a reporter began with, “Mike, you have a year left on your contract.”

The abrupt exit only heightened speculation about what’s next for Tomlin and the Steelers. He’s been in charge there for 17 seasons, making him the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach after Bill Belichick parted with New England last week.

He’s never had a losing season — an NFL record run — but this year was close.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/steelers-coach-mike-tomlin-rcna134156

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