‘Thanks For Doing Your Job’: Mike Tomlin Texted Steelers Defenders After Cleveland Beatdown

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin texted defensive players to congratulate and thank them following Pittsburgh's 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward revealed the interaction on his Not Just Football podcast, noting Tomlin messaged, "Thank you for doing your job." Tomlin emphasized that his text also started with a congratulations to the defenders.

Tomlin reflected on the AFC North rivalry, discussing past motivational tactics involving Browns players such as Joel Bitonio and Myles Garrett. Tomlin, now working in sports media, previously invoked the phrase "Browns is the Browns" earlier in the season before the Steelers defeated Cleveland at Acrisure Stadium.