CBS Overhauls 'NFL Today' Cast, Matt Ryan Joins as Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason Exit
Matt Ryan steps into the studio as CBS refreshes its NFL pregame show lineup, signaling a new era following the departure of long-time analysts Simms and Esiason.
- CBS announces major changes to 'The NFL Today,' with Matt Ryan joining the team and veterans Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason departing.
- Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason, who have been with CBS for over two decades, will not return to the network's NFL studio show.
- Matt Ryan, former NFL MVP, transitions from game analyst to studio analyst, joining James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, and J.J. Watt.
- Esiason to continue his broadcasting career with WFAN, while Simms expresses gratitude for his 26-year tenure at CBS.
- The revamp comes under the new leadership of David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, following the retirement of Sean McManus.