The New York Jets may be looking for their next head coach, but Mike Tomlin is seemingly not an option. Despite speculation connecting the former Pittsburgh Steelers coach to New York, the possibility of him taking the job appears extremely unlikely.
Speaking on Fox Sports Radio with Mike Harmon and Jason Smith, NFL insider Jay Glazer firmly dismissed the idea of Tomlin joining the Jets. As reported by Glazer, even an offer involving half of Nvidia's stock would not convince his close friend to take the position. He also joked that not even $83 billion would change Tomlin's mind.
Jay Glazer was asked about Mike Tomlin potentially going to the #Jets …
“What is less than 0? …. You could give him half of Nvidia.” 😂😭
(🎥 @foxsportsradio) pic.twitter.com/yQX7CtOYQx
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) November 14, 2026
“The Jets? Are you out of your mind? No, Mike is not going to the Jets. Absolutely not. Hey, you could give him half of all the Nvidia stock. He ain't still going to go to the Jets,” Glazer said.
Glazer added that several teams had contacted him because of his close relationship with Tomlin. However, he has consistently told them there is no chance of the former Steelers coach returning to the sidelines for their organizations.
Tomlin has also offered little indication that he is eager to resume coaching. During an NBC Sports conference call Wednesday, he said he has not given “one thought” to returning and remains focused on improving as a broadcaster.
The 53-year-old left Pittsburgh after the 2025 season and joined NBC Sports in April. He now serves as an analyst on “Football Night in America.”
Tomlin finished his Steelers tenure with a 193-114-2 regular-season record, 13 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl championship. He also never recorded a losing season during his 19 years in Pittsburgh.
While other teams could pursue him for 2027, Glazer's comments make the Jets connection look particularly unrealistic.