Trending Now - Mike Tomlin Secures NBC Role Following Steelers Tenure

WHO:

ESPN - Mike Tomlin, age 53, is the former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The New York Times - Tomlin is joining NBC as a top studio analyst.

Daily Mail Sports - Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Mike Tomlin is set to join NBC as a lead studio analyst on "Football Night in America."

ESPN - Tomlin compiled a 193-114-2 regular-season record and an 8-12 postseason record during his tenure with the Steelers.

Daily Mail NFL - Tomlin won a Super Bowl with the Steelers at the end of the 2008 season.

The New York Times - Tomlin's last postseason victory was an 18-16 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016.

The New York Times - Tomlin's final game as head coach was a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in January 2026.

WHERE:

ESPN - Tomlin's talks with NBC picked up steam in Augusta, Georgia.

WHEN:

ESPN - Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers in January 2026 after 19 seasons.

ESPN - Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII in February 2009.

The New York Times - Tomlin's hiring at NBC was reported on April 19th, 2026.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Networks were scrambling to sign Tomlin after he announced his departure from the Steelers.

The New York Times - NBC had the biggest need for Tomlin's services as it was reimagining its pregame show.

HOW:

The New York Times - Tomlin will join host Maria Taylor, ex-Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, and Devin McCourty on set at NBC.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Mike Tomlin, the Super Bowl-winning coach who stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in January after 19 seasons, is joining NBC as a lead studio analyst for "Football Night in America." During his tenure with the Steelers, Tomlin compiled a regular-season record of 193 wins, 114 losses, and 2 ties, along with an 8-12 postseason record, with his last postseason victory coming in 2016 against the Kansas City Chiefs. His hiring at NBC was reported on Sunday, and he will join host Maria Taylor, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, and Devin McCourty on set.