After attempting to negotiate with the Pittsburgh Steelers to try to hire Mike Tomlin, the Chicago Bears interviewed another candidate to fill the head coaching position for the 2025 NFL season. Chicago Bears are among the franchises searching for a head coach for the 2025 NFL season following the firing of Matt Eberflus.

Questions have swirled around the NFL regarding Mike Tomlin's future with the Pittsburgh Steelers and if he would be available in a trade.

The Chicago Bears reportedly tried to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, the Steelers rebuffed the trade, sending the potential deal into no man’s land.

Amid swirling rumors of a blockbuster trade involving their iconic head coach, the Pittsburgh Steelers have finally made their stance clear on Mike Tomlin's future.

The Chicago Bears engaged in trade talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers to try and land Mike Tomlin to be their next head coach, but the Steelers rejected the overtures, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said. “The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin,

The Chicago Bears have been looking everywhere for a new head coach after making a midseason coaching change for the first time in franchise history when they fired Matt Eberflus. That search included Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers.