NBC Sports analyst Devin McCourty said he’s eager to see the reception for former Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin when the Steelers visit the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday night.
“I’m excited to see if Mike Tomlin gets booed this week, if people hate him, or are throwing things at him,” McCourty told reporters Nov. 11.
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ announcement in May that he’ll retire after the 2026 NFL season means the Bengals may be facing the future Pro Football Hall of Famer for the final time, on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
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Sep 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBC broadcast analyst Mike Tomlin before the game between Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
“Former Steeler Ke’Shawn Williams muffs a punt,” Tomlin said on the broadcast during the highlight. “He forgets that he’s not playing for them. Another error by their punt return team, giving the Steelers another shot. … All is well in western PA.”
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When Tomlin spoke in Pittsburgh Sept. 25 for the Steelers’ Hall of Honor ceremony, he said he wished “he could be here Sunday for this butt-kicking that we gonna put on the Cincinnati Bengals.”
