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“I think you’re dead”: Mike Tomlin blasts NFL stars for having players only meeting

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shared his take on the Dallas Cowboys' defensive players-only meeting after their 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped them to 2-3.

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:51 PM

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Mike Tomlin criticized NFL players for holding players-only meetings to resolve team issues.
Tomlin's remarks followed a defensive players-only meeting held by the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys held the meeting after a 24-16 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin strongly criticized NFL teams that rely on players-only meetings to solve struggles. Tomlin made his critical comments regarding the Dallas Cowboys after their defense held a private team meeting in the wake of a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The defeat dropped the Dallas Cowboys to a 2-3 record on the season, prompting their defensive unit to convene behind closed doors.

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