Jon Gruden discusses Mike Tomlin's potential trade value for Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden appeared on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast, estimating Mike Tomlin's trade value. Gruden suggested that the Steelers could receive more than a first-round draft pick for Tomlin, emphasizing his ability to hire quality coaches and develop players. He compared Tomlin to his own 2002 trade from the Raiders to the Buccaneers, which involved multiple high-value draft picks. Gruden expressed hope that Tomlin would return to coaching in the NFL by 2027, should he decide to leave his current television role.
- •Jon Gruden believes Tomlin's trade value could exceed a first-round pick.
- •Gruden wants Tomlin back in coaching by 2027.
- •Gruden compares Tomlin's potential trade to his own in 2002.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Former NFL head coach reveals Mike Tomlin’s trade value for Steelers
"Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden revealed what the Pittsburgh Steelers could receive in a potential trade involving Mike Tomlin.
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