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Mike Tomlin makes NBC debut as football analyst ahead of HOF Game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:31 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Mike Tomlin makes NBC debut as football analyst ahead of HOF Game

Summary

Mike Tomlin, former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, debuted as a football analyst for NBC Sports on August 6 during the lead-up to the Panthers vs. Cardinals Hall of Fame Game. Tomlin, who spent 19 years coaching the Steelers, joins the Football Night in America team, collaborating with analysts Maria Taylor and Mike Florio, and former players Jason Garrett and Devin McCourty. Fans reacted with mixed feelings online, some praising his potential as a broadcaster, while others expressed discomfort with his new role. Tomlin stepped down as Steelers coach in January 2026, following a season that ended in an AFC wild-card loss to the Houston Texans. There are currently no indications that he will return to coaching.

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•Mike Tomlin debuted as an NBC analyst on August 6.
•He spent 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers.
•Tomlin never had a losing season with Pittsburgh.
•He led the Steelers to an AFC wild-card loss last season.
•The Steelers have since hired Mike McCarthy as head coach.

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6:31 AMYahoo Sports — “So weird and wrong,” “Next John Madden”: NFL fans react to Mike Tomlin making NBC debut before Panthers vs. Cardinals HOF Game

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is one of the most decorated coaches of his era with an NFL stint that has spanned decades. The 54-year-old made his NFL coaching debut in 2001 as a defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
— Yahoo Sports

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