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  "textContent": "Mike Tomlin is heading to television after stepping down from the Pittsburgh Steelers, with reports saying he will join NBC’s  _Football Night in America_ as a lead analyst, a move that is already raising questions about whether his coaching career is truly over.\n\nSources told  _The Athletic_ that Tomlin, long viewed as one of the most compelling voices in football, is set to take a prominent role on the network’s Sunday night pregame show.\n\n## NBC overhaul brings in a major name\n\nThe move comes as NBC reshapes its NFL coverage, with longtime analyst Tony Dungy exiting after 17 seasons.\n\nTomlin is expected to join host Maria Taylor alongside Jason Garrett and Devin McCourty, as the network looks to refresh its on-air lineup with more current star power.\n\nNBC is also reportedly reviewing the roles of several existing contributors as part of a broader shake-up.\n\n## A long-anticipated jump to TV\n\nAt 54, Tomlin has been on broadcasters’ radar for years, thanks to his Super Bowl-winning pedigree, deep understanding of the game and distinctive style of communication.\n\nNBC ultimately secured him despite reported interest from Fox, which had also been seen as a strong contender.\n\n## End of a remarkable Steelers run\n\nTomlin stepped down after 19 seasons with the Steelers, a tenure that included 13 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl victory in 2009.\n\nHe famously never recorded a losing season, though his final years were marked by playoff struggles as the team searched for stability at quarterback following Ben Roethlisberger’s later career.\n\n## The big question still hanging\n\nWhile the move to NBC marks a major shift, it does not necessarily signal the end of Tomlin’s time on the sidelines.\n\nHis predecessor, Bill Cowher, made a similar transition to television and never returned to coaching. But Tomlin’s situation remains open-ended, and a future return cannot be ruled out.\n\nFor now, NBC has landed one of the NFL’s most sought-after figures. Whether it is a long-term move or simply the next chapter before a comeback remains the question driving the buzz around Tomlin.\n\nThe post Mike Tomlin makes shock NBC move after Steelers exit but is he done coaching? appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Mike Tomlin makes shock NBC move after Steelers exit but is he done coaching?"
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