While personnel moves within the actual NFL are dominating most of the headlines, the media outlets that cover the sport are also making changes ahead of the 2026 season.
Longtime Sunday Night Football network and rotating Super Bowl broadcaster NBC is reportedly looking to revamp its “Football Night in America” show, and according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, parting ways with Tony Dungy may be part of the plans.
The NFL Hall of Famer has been with NBC since he was hired in 2009, and he’s been a mainstay of the network’s Sunday night broadcasts while also making various appearances in the broadcast booth at both the professional and collegiate levels.
Last season, Football Night in America featured Maria Taylor hosting with Dungy joining the likes of Chris Simms, Rodney Harrison, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett as analysts.
Dungy played with 3 teams in the NFL from 1977-1980, but he is best remembered for his lengthy head-coaching run. Dungy worked his way up through the professional ranks to eventually lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996-2001.
Then, Dungy took over the Indianapolis Colts from 2002-2008, a stint that was highlighted by a victory in Super Bowl XLI alongside Peyton Manning.
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