The Latest Breaking News from Mike Tomlin

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin finally made official Tuesday what has been expected for weeks, if not months: Mitch Trubisky will open the season in Cincinnati as the Steelers’ starting quarterback, replacing Ben Roethlisberger.

“We’re just really comfortable with what Mitch has shown us,” Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said. “He’s a guy that came to us with franchise quarterback experience if you will. He’s comfortable in those shoes.”

Seeds for the dramatic change in the way the Vikings will play defense in 2022 were planted in the sod of Soldier Field and the offensively-gifted mind of Rams coach Sean McVay on the night of Dec. 9, 2018.

Should the Steelers start the rookie this week?

PITTSBURGH — Like some coaches in the NFL, Mike Tomlin is customarily vague when it comes to publicly discussing the nature of a player's injury and the extent to which it might affect his playing time.

PITTSBURGH — I'm pretty lucky to be working in an amazing sports town. I have covered some incredible coaches and managers, including six Hall of Famers. Chuck Tanner might be the nicest man I ever met in sports. Herb Brooks was a fascinating character, as are Eddie Johnston, Michel Therrien…

How long will it take until this situation is turned on its head?

When Mitch Trubisky takes the field Sept. 11, it will have been 609 days since his last start, a Bears playoff loss in New Orleans. A lot has changed since.

Mike Tomlin jokes like he knows who he starting quarterback is but isn't saying.