Mike Tomlin Joins NBC, Leaving Coaching Door Open

0:00On April 21st, Mike Tomman is trading the Steeler's sideline for NBC's Sunday night football pre-game desk. The former Pittsburgh coach, who stepped down after 19 seasons in January, is set to join as an analyst. Sources say NBC grabbed the most wanted free agent coach, filling a spot on their football night in America show. NBC is shaking up the studio after Hall of Famer Tony Dungey left following 17 years. Expect host Maria Taylor and ex-cowboys coach Jason Garrett to stick around with Mike Florio and Matthew Berry, likely staying too. Devin McCordy might resign, but the status of Jay Collinsworth, Rodney Harrison, and Chris Sims is up in the air. Tomman built a solid legacy in Pittsburgh, tying Chuck Knowle with 193 regular season wins, the most in team history. He snagged the Super Bowl ring in 2008 by beating the Cardinals, though they fell short two years later against the Packers. Playoffs were tougher later, with an 8-12 record, capped by seven straight losses.

1:02Last season, the Steeler's took the AFC North but got crushed 30-6 at home by the Texans in the wildcard round, their worst playoff home, defeat ever. At 54, Tomman brings that experience to TV. His two-year contract extension from 2024 runs through next season, with a team option for 2027 that leaves room for a coaching comeback if the right job calls, and Pittsburgh could demand compensation. Keep an eye on how this TV stint plays out for the coaching legend. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI Powered Updates