Mike Tomlin debuts as NFL analyst on Football Night in America

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made his regular-season television debut as an analyst on NBC's Football Night in America on September 10, 2026. During the pregame coverage for the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks matchup, Tomlin misidentified Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as JNS on several occasions. Host Maria Taylor corrected the mistake, which Tomlin acknowledged with a laugh before continuing his analysis. Tomlin leaned on his experience in the league during the broadcast, including sharing insights from his preparation against the Patriots last season. The show, which is traveling to different locations throughout the season, featured Tomlin and Taylor discussing segments including the Seahawks' locker room activities. This appearance follows his earlier work on the program during the preseason Hall of Fame Game.

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