Kyle Brandt Departs CBS’s The NFL Today
His exit points to shifting NFL on‑air talent toward ESPN as networks retool their studio lineups.
Overview
- Brandt announced on X that he is leaving The NFL Today after a five‑season run, saying the show gave him rare creative freedom for his segments.
- Multiple outlets report that Brandt is expected to take recurring studio roles at ESPN, with a weekly spot on Get Up described as a likely destination, though those plans remain reported and not yet confirmed by ESPN.
- Brandt built a signature on CBS with One Shot / Many Takes, a cinematic single‑take monologue format that stood out from typical pregame segments and raised his profile with viewers and players.
- CBS has already been reshaping its pregame desk after recent departures by bringing in Russell Wilson and Kyle Long to join Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and host James Brown.
- The move follows ESPN’s integration of NFL Network talent and could change where viewers find personality‑driven NFL commentary, while CBS faces a choice about whether to recreate Brandt’s unique segments or move in a different direction.