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Tomlin Could Return to Commanders | NFL News

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Mike Tomlin, still under contract with the Steelers until 2027 and holding a no-trade clause, hasn’t ruled out a return to coaching — and the Commanders are quietly in the mix. With Jayden Daniels’ development hanging in the balance, Washington’s head coach job could be on the line, making Tomlin an intriguing option. But it’s far from certain: Tomlin would need to want to come back, agree to waive his no-trade clause, and navigate negotiations with Pittsburgh. Plus, he and the Commanders have a history — they’ve known each other since their coaching days. For now, it’s all speculation — but if Daniels struggles, Tomlin might just be the guy who steps in.

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On September 8th, so, Mike Tomlin, the guy who stepped down from coaching the Steelers, hasn't completely closed the door on coming back. He's still under contract with Pittsburgh until 2027, and that deal includes a no-trade clause, meaning he has a say in where he'd go. If he decided to coach again, recently a report dropped naming a few teams that might be able to pull him back into the game. One of those teams mentioned is the commanders. Their current situation with their quarterback, Jaden Daniels, and his development is a big factor. The commander's offensive success in the coming seasons is going to be crucial for their head coach's job security. If things don't click for Daniels under the current staff, the front office might look for new leadership, and that's where the speculation about. Tomlin starts. Even if the commanders decide to make a change, it's not a done deal that Tomlin would be the guy. He'd have to want to return after his break, and the team would need to convince him to waive that no-trade clause. Plus, there's the whole negotiation with the Steelers to consider.

It's a lot of ifs and maybes right now. We'll have to see how the season plays out for the commanders, and if Tomlin himself feels the itch to give back on the sidelines. It's interesting to note that the commander's coach and Tomlin go way back, meeting when they were both starting out in the coaching world. That's her update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.

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