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Steelers Extend Tomlin Through 2016 Season

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with head coach Mike Tomlin.

According to the Steelers' website, the deal will keep Tomlin on board through the 2016 season, but financial terms were not disclosed. Tomlin still had two years left remaining on his previous deal.

Tomlin is currently entering his sixth season as the Steelers' head coach and has helped lead the team to two Super Bowls.

With a 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to win a championship. He also holds the franchise record for being the fastest coach to win the Super Bowl.

Tomlin has led the team to the playoffs four times in his first five seasons as well.

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