Overview
- Tomlin, introduced Sunday during NBC’s NBA pregame show, confirmed he will be a studio analyst on Football Night in America this season.
- Explaining his January resignation, he said the choice was not overnight and cited leadership loneliness and the Steelers’ long playoff drought as key factors.
- Pressed on the Steelers’ quarterback in 2026, Tomlin predicted Aaron Rodgers would return, though Rodgers has not announced a decision.
- Pittsburgh enters the offseason under new head coach Mike McCarthy with a crowded quarterback room after drafting Drew Allar to join Mason Rudolph and Will Howard.
- Tomlin departs after 19 seasons without a losing record and one Super Bowl title, and his view on Rodgers carries weight given their season together and Rodgers’ tendency to decide late, which could shift spring reps to younger passers.