Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has landed a new role with NBC

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Mike Tomlin is not stepping away from football; he is just changing how he shows up on Sundays.

After nearly two decades leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Super Bowl-winning head coach has officially made his next move.

And while it takes him off the sideline for now, it doesn’t necessarily close the door on his coaching future.

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Mike Tomlin lands a major NBC role after the Steelers exit

As reported by renowned NFL insider Ari Meirov, Tomlin is heading to television.

“Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has reached an agreement on a deal to join NBC as a top studio analyst on its Sunday night pregame show, ‘Football Night in America,'” Meirov wrote on X.

The move places him at the center of NBC’s revamped coverage, giving him a prominent voice on one of the league’s biggest weekly platforms.

It also highlights just how valued his perspective remains across the sport.

What Mike Tomlin’s NBC deal means for his coaching future

Tomlin’s transition to NBC comes after stepping down from the Steelers following 19 seasons, a tenure that included a Super Bowl win and no losing records.

His reported deal is expected to be among the most lucrative for a studio analyst, potentially reaching eight figures annually, reflecting both his stature and broadcasting appeal.