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

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 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.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn’t dismiss the idea that he would attempt to trade for a head coach this offseason. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin were the top names on the potential trade market.

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.