Mike Tomlin takes first step toward NFL broadcasting career
Mike Tomlin hires a top media agent, signaling serious interest in a move from coaching to NFL broadcasting.
The next chapter of Mike Tomlin’s career is starting to take shape, and it may unfold in front of a camera instead of on the sideline. Just a week before stepping down as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, Tomlin appeared on " The Rich Eisen Show " and skirted around a question about a future in television. "I don't participate in any of that.
I can't allow myself to. I'm not even really privy to the specifics of what you're talking about," Tomlin said. "I just realize it's a component of what I do and what we do.
You better learn to live with it or at least endure it. " One week later, on Jan. 13, 2026, Tomlin officially walked away from the Steelers after 19 seasons, closing one of the most consistent coaching tenures in NFL history.
Now, the idea of Tomlin transitioning into broadcasting is no longer just speculation. According to Front Office Sports , he has signed with veteran sports media agent Sandy Montag, with Alex Flanagan also set to represent him in potential negotiations. Montag’s track record in the industry speaks for itself.