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Mike Tomlin discusses factors that led to his resignation from the Pittsburgh Steelers

  • On Sunday, Mike Tomlin officially joined NBC as a studio analyst, confirming reports during an interview with Maria Taylor on 'NBA Showtime' about his role on 'Football Night in America.'
  • Tomlin resigned from the Pittsburgh Steelers in January after 19 seasons, following a first-round playoff loss to the Houston Texans, calling it 'a good time for me personally' and for the organization.
  • Pittsburgh has lost seven straight postseason games since 2017, prompting Tomlin to say veterans like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, and Chris Boswell deserved 'the excitement and the optimism associated with new leadership.'
  • Entering broadcasting, Tomlin expressed excitement about sharing insights with 'fellow football lovers' and predicted quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for the upcoming season.
  • The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as head coach for the 2026 season, while Tomlin may return to Acrisure Stadium as an analyst to cover a Pittsburgh game.
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NBC's Mike Tomlin reveals why he left Steelers, thoughts on Aaron Rodgers

After 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin is stepping into a new role and opening up about why now felt right.

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Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says timing right for new leadership

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said the timing was right for both him and the organization when he stepped down after 19 seasons without a losing record.

·Clayton, United States
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ESPN broke the news in United States on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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