Mike Tomlin’s contract with the Steelers expires after this season, and there’s no compensation clause—if he takes another head coaching job in 2027, Pittsburgh walks away with zero draft picks. That’s a major blow, especially since Tomlin’s legendary status and Hall of Fame potential make him a rare commodity. Unlike Sean Payton’s blockbuster deal with Denver, the Steelers are left without leverage to trade for future assets, making their quest for a franchise QB or top talent even tougher. Now they’ll have to build elsewhere—because saying goodbye to Tomlin means saying goodbye to any draft capital.

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