Tomlin Joins NBC, Cowher Predicts Coaching Return

0:00It's April 24th, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Mike Tomman is stepping away from the Pittsburgh Steelers' sidelines after 19 seasons to join NBC as a studio analyst. He's following and Bill Calher's footsteps, who made the same jump to TV after coaching the team. Fans already catch Calher breaking down games on CBS every Sunday. Earlier this week, Calher chatted about Tomman's move on the Dan Patrick show. The 68-year-old Hall of Famer left coaching back in 2006 and never returned to the field. He pointed out his own path was unique, compared to others who stepped away and came back. Calher predicts Tomman won't stick to broadcasting forever. He figures Tomman thrives on the competition and game day energy to much to stay in the booth long term. Calher himself always said he'd only coach the Steelers, no other team. Tomman set to debut on NBC's Football Night in America. Calher kept his advice simple for the transition, just stay true to yourself.

1:04That shift keeps the Steelers legacy alive on TV screens, while leaving the door open for Tomman's next coaching chapter.