Mike Tomlin Comments On Derrick Henry Go Viral After Former Steelers Coach Refuses To Say His Name | WATCH Video

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has sparked a hilarious reaction across the NFL community after refusing to say Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry’s name during NBC’s Sunday Night Football coverage.

Instead, Tomlin repeatedly referred to Henry as “The Big Runner,” leaving his fellow panellists amused and giving Steelers and Ravens fans another memorable moment from their long-standing rivalry.

The exchange quickly gained attention on social media, with Tomlin later sharing the clip himself and making it clear that his unusual nickname came from respect rather than criticism.

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The viral moment unfolded during NBC’s pregame coverage of the Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons matchup on Sunday, October 11.

With Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson unavailable because of an ankle injury, the discussion turned to how Baltimore should approach its offence without its starting quarterback.

Tomlin suggested the Ravens would need to lean heavily on their star running back. However, rather than mentioning Henry by name, the former Steelers coach repeatedly called him “The Big Runner.”