Overview
- Tomlin told reporters on an NBC Sports conference call that he “hasn’t given one iota of thought about coaching,” and said he will “cross that bridge when I come to it,” a comment widely reported on Wednesday.
- He says he is enjoying the challenge of being a studio analyst on Football Night in America and is focused on improving his broadcast work each week.
- On Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast Tomlin explained why he stepped down in January after 19 seasons, saying he did not want his “bags” to slow a team that he thought could contend.
- Multiple outlets and league insiders report several teams could pursue Tomlin in the 2027 coaching cycle, naming the Jets, Eagles, Colts, Panthers and Cowboys as possible suitors, though no offers have been confirmed.
- Tomlin will appear in person on NBC for the Steelers-Bengals game this weekend, a high-visibility assignment that keeps him in front of teams and fans and sets the stage for any coaching talks after the season ends.