Mike Tomlin will remain involved with the NFL after all, just not on the sidelines.
Tomlin, who stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach in January, has been hired as a studio analyst for NBC’s “Football Night in America,” a pregame show to “Sunday Night Football,” according to a report by The Athletic.
Tomlin, 54, spent 19 seasons coaching the Steelers but resigned after a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round after the 2025 season. He compiled a 193-114-2 record in the regular season as well as an 8-12 mark in the playoffs. He notably never had a losing season and led the Steelers to the playoffs 13 times, though they have not won a playoff game in their past seven appearances.
He twice led the Steelers to the Super Bowl, including a victory in Super Bowl XLIII.
It was widely anticipated Tomlin would be sought after by television networks if he chose against a return to coaching. He is well-respected in NFL circles for his experience and knowledge, was a longtime member of the NFL’s competition committee, and his catchphrases used in press conferences and public appearances were widely recognized throughout the league.
Tomlin is expected to replace his mentor, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy, who is not returning to “Football Night in America.” The show also features host Maria Taylor, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, former Patriots safety Devin McCourty and NFL insider Mike Florio, among others.
The Athletic reported that Fox also was interested in adding Tomlin to its broadcast team.
Tomlin is not the first former Steelers coach to enter the broadcasting realm. His predecessor with the Steelers, Bill Cowher, has been a studio analyst at CBS’ “The NFL Today” for 19 years since he resigned after the 2006 season.