Mike Tomlin Joins NBC as Lead Studio Analyst

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is set to transition to broadcasting, joining NBC as a lead studio analyst on the network's flagship pregame show, Football Night in America, ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Tomlin, 53, announced his departure from the Steelers in January 2026 following a 30-6 wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans. After 19 seasons with the franchise, he compiled a regular-season record of 193-114-2, tying Hall of Famer Chuck Noll for the most wins in team history. His tenure included seven AFC North division titles, 13 playoff appearances, and a Super Bowl victory in 2009, when he became the youngest head coach to win the Lombardi Trophy at age 36. Tomlin holds the NFL record for the most consecutive non-losing seasons to start a head-coaching career, with 19.

The move to NBC comes amid a broader overhaul of the network's NFL coverage. Tomlin will join host Maria Taylor, former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, and retired New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty on the set, which airs before Sunday Night Football games. The show, which averaged 8.8 million viewers last season and marked its 20th straight year as the most-watched sports...