Mike Tomlin linked to Cowboys coaching rumors
The gist
An NFL executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando he could see Dallas circling Mike Tomlin.
Tomlin, now an NBC analyst, reportedly has no interest in coaching again.
How it unfolded
- Jan 24, 2026The Steelers agreed to hire Mike McCarthy as coach, succeeding Tomlin after his 19-year run.
- Oct 10, 2026Tomlin criticized Cowboys coaching after their loss to the Ravens, raising questions about whether he was eyeing the Dallas job.
- Oct 18, 2026NFL insider Josina Anderson reported an NFC ownership family is open to wooing Tomlin to replace its current coach if the season isn't righted.
Key terms
- NFL
- A journalist who reports inside news and analysis about the National Football League, a US professional American football league.
- NFC
- One of the two conferences of the National Football League, with 16 teams split into four divisions.
- Super Bowl XLIII
- The NFL championship game for the 2008 season, in which the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals.
Source: Wikipedia