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‘Winner Trait’ Played Key Role In Steelers’ Roster Construction, Tomlin Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers underwent a major overhaul this offseason with head coach Mike Tomlin focusing on winning as a key trait in building the roster. Appearing on The Pivot podcast, Tomlin explained why the “winner trait” played an important role in how the 2025 Steelers are constructed.

“There’s a winner trait in sport. And when you’ve been a part of it, it changes you forever. And as many guys as you have with that experience, I just think it positions you to push through adversity that we all know is coming,” Tomlin said. “Not even the old guys; we got two rookies in Will Howard and Jack Sawyer that were captains of a national championship team at Ohio State.