It has become public knowledge—thanks to insider Adam Schefter—that the Chicago Bears were apparently rejected in their attempt to negotiate a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin. Trades invo

The Chicago Bears engaged in trade talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers to try and land Mike Tomlin to be their next head coach, but the Steelers rejected the overtures, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said.

Just days after Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reiterated his plans to remain in Pittsburgh, the longtime Steelers coach is still receiving interest. The Chicago Bears and at least one other team have contacted the Steelers about Tomlin’s availability in a trade, according to a league source.