Earlier in the week, Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Gerry Dulac claimed that Tomlin's agent was responsible for leaking information on the the 2027 contract option news, previously reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

A team source told FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano there's "virtually no chance" the Steelers will fire Mike Tomlin. But a lone win over the Ravens won't be enough to quell hot seat talk as the team has to make a decision on his 2027 option soon.