Mike Tomlin will be joining NBC's 'Football Night In America' as an analyst.

After announcing his resignation as head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of this past season, the well-respected and long-time coach Mike Tomlin has made a surprising career move. He will be joining the NBC studio booth for the upcoming football season, as reported by The Athletic. Tomlin will be a part of the NBC Sunday night pregame show, "Football Night in America," alongside Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, and Devin McCourty.

However, there are some question marks surrounding the show's previous hosts who may or may not return this season. One notable absence will be Tony Dungy, a former NFL Hall of Fame head coach who confirmed that he will not be returning as an analyst on the show after 17 years. As for Tomlin, he will most likely bring his expertise and experience as a veteran coach and Super Bowl winner to the table.

Dungy, too, was a Super Bowl-winning coach and former NFL player, making Tomlin a fitting replacement for the show. During his time as head coach for the Steelers, Tomlin broke an NFL record for the longest coaching career without a losing record, spanning an impressive 19 years since his first year with the team. It was clear that with only two years left on his contract with the Steelers, Tomlin would not be returning to the sidelines.

Any NFL team interested in hiring him would have to obtain permission from the Steelers first. Throughout his career, Tomlin's teams have achieved great success, with one Super Bowl win, two conference championships, and eight division titles. In just his second season as head coach, he led the team to a Super Bowl victory, becoming the youngest coach at 36 years old to achieve this feat.

In 2009, the Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in an exhilarating game. However, despite his impressive regular season record, Tomlin has struggled in the postseason, with a 9-year losing streak. The Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2016, when they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 18-16.

It was reported by ESPN that Tomlin informed the team of his decision to leave the day after they were eliminated from the playoffs. This further solidifies his commitment to his new role at NBC. The Pittsburgh Steelers will undoubtedly miss their beloved coach, but fans can look forward to seeing him on their screens this upcoming football season.