{"id":2269,"date":"2026-05-30T06:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T23:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2026-05-30T06:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T23:51:17","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-in-a-fascinating-off-season-crossover-green-bay-packers-star-edge-rusher-micah-parsons-was-spotted-pining-for-future-hall-of-fame-coach-mike-tomlin-to-head-north-and-join-the-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=2269","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: In a fascinating off-season crossover, Green Bay Packers star EDGE rusher Micah Parsons was spotted pining for future Hall of Fame coach Mike Tomlin to head north and join the Packers&#8217; staff. The two shared a warm exchange at Frosk Bank Center during Game 6 of the NBA&#8217;s Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Parsons telling Tomlin, &#8220;We got a spot for you.&#8221; While Tomlin is currently set to serve as an NBC analyst for the 2026 season after stepping down from his 19-year tenure in Pittsburgh, the Steelers still hold his contractual rights\u2014meaning any future coaching return could trigger a massive blockbuster trade.\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Former\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0head coach Mike Tomlin has star EDGE rusher Micah Parsons pining for him to come and join the Green Bay Packers&#8217; staff.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">The two exchanged pleasantries while in attendance at Frosk Bank Center for Game 6 of the NBA&#8217;s Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_4\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_4_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CJXb4M_X35QDFVOb6QUdm5wNGg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"N\u1ed9i dung qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o c\u1ee7a b\u00ean th\u1ee9 ba\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">After both stated that the other made their night, Parsons told Tomlin that &#8220;we got a spot for you&#8221; 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for NBC after stepping down from his duties in Pittsburgh in January following a 19-year stint at the helm.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">That role will allow him to travel around the league each week, and maybe he&#8217;ll get the itch to return to the sideline sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_6\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_6_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CMqfn9HX35QDFYxWwgUdL4w3og\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"N\u1ed9i dung qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o c\u1ee7a b\u00ean th\u1ee9 ba\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">To make it clear, Parsons was not campaigning for Tomlin to come in and take LaFleur&#8217;s job. Rather, it appeared the five-time Pro Bowler just wants a coaching legend and future Hall of Famer who he respects to be around the Packers in any possible role.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Given his obligation to NBC for the time being, it&#8217;s hard to imagine Tomlin taking a consultant role with Green Bay or any other organization. Instead, he&#8217;ll likely wait it out until he can throw his name into the ring as a head coaching candidate, perhaps as soon as the 2027 cycle.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 1x,  \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 2x,\n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Fall_steelers%2F01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_7298,h_4865\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/production\/all_steelers\/01kstdnd5d5g9p8fyp9y.jpg\" alt=\"Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 text-grey font-group-tiny m-3\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 text-grey font-group-tiny m-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_7\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_7_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_4\" data-google-query-id=\"CPD_6tHX35QDFd9eDwIdLSUS6g\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_3__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"N\u1ed9i dung qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o c\u1ee7a b\u00ean th\u1ee9 ba\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">That&#8217;s where the situation could become interesting for\u00a0Pittsburgh. Tomlin signed a three-year extension with the franchise back in June 2024 that runs through the end of the 2026 campaign with a team option for 2027.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Because he wasn&#8217;t fired and is still technically under contract, the Steelers have retained his rights. His deal will continue to roll over and essentially &#8220;freeze&#8221; for as long as he remains out of coaching, meaning it won&#8217;t expire while he&#8217;s with NBC.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Any organization that has interest in Tomlin and intends on hiring him would have to negotiate with Pittsburgh and part ways with picks in order to bring him in.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">A similar scenario played out with Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints a few years back. After retiring following the 2021 campaign and spending the 2022 season as a TV analyst for FOX, Payton interviewed with multiple teams in January 2023.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_8\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_8_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_5\" data-google-query-id=\"CM7qp9LX35QDFU1GLAUdxZoBoA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_4__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Payton ultimately was hired by the Denver Broncos, and in order to seal the deal, they sent a 2023 first-round pick and 2024 second-rounder to New Orleans while receiving a 2024 third-round selection in return.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">The price tag for Tomlin would be in that same ballpark, and if he opts to take a job in 2027, a package of that proportion would significantly aid the Steelers&#8217; search for a franchise quarterback in next year&#8217;s NFL Draft, giving them the necessary ammo to make a huge leap up the board.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Whether it&#8217;s with Parsons and the Packers or another franchise he&#8217;s willing to waive his no-trade clause for, an eventual Tomlin trade could make all the difference in the world for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0head coach Mike Tomlin has star EDGE rusher Micah Parsons pining for him to come and join the Green Bay Packers&#8217; staff. 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