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Mike Tomlin Reportedly Not a Lock to Make NFL Return in 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a solid start in the first year of the post-Mike Tomlin era. The team enters the weekend at 5-2 in the standings, with a first-place showdown against the Cleveland Browns on the schedule in…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:14 AM
Mike Tomlin Reportedly Not a Lock to Make NFL Return in 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Tomlin is reportedly not considered an automatic lock to return to NFL coaching in 2027.
  • A report by Mark Maske indicates Tomlin is content in his current analyst role with NBC.
  • Tomlin has been linked in rumors to potential openings with the New York Jets and Washington Commanders.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is reportedly not guaranteed to return to NFL coaching in 2027. According to a report by Front Office Sports' Mark Maske, it is not considered automatic that Tomlin will step away from his current broadcasting role as an NBC analyst, despite already surfacing as a top head-coaching candidate for the upcoming 2027 hiring cycle.

Tomlin is reportedly content with his lighter schedule in television and media. Although rumors have connected him to struggling franchises such as the New York Jets and Washington Commanders, Maske's report indicates that a substantial salary offer might not be enough to entice Tomlin back to the day-to-day grind of coaching.

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