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Former NFL QB ‘Hurt’ After Losing Job with NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’
NBC is adding Mike Tomlin to the desk as the network reshapes its Sunday night studio show.
- On Monday, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms announced he is leaving NBC's "Football Night in America," where he had served as an analyst since 2017.
- NBC is revamping its studio coverage for 2026, adding former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to the desk as Simms was cast aside in favor of the legendary leader.
- During a "Pro Football Talk Live" broadcast, Simms disclosed that NBC informed him of the decision last week, stating, "That hurt because I do love it." Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy also departed.
- Despite leaving the program, Simms remains an analyst for NBC's Notre Dame Fighting Irish coverage and will continue co-hosting "ProFootballTalk Live" alongside Mike Florio.
- Prior to broadcasting, Simms played eight seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and Denver Broncos.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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