Why Mike Tomlin is on NBC's NFL Hall of Fame game broadcast for Cardinals vs. Panthers

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is set to appear on NBC's broadcast of the NFL Hall of Fame game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. The Hall of Fame game is a preseason matchup traditionally held in Canton, Ohio, to kick off the NFL preseason. Tomlin's involvement in the broadcast marks an unusual role for an active head coach, though the specific reasons outlined in the article explain his participation with the NBC broadcast team.