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Tony Dungy Exits NBC’s Football Night in America After 17 Seasons

Reports point to a broader FNIA revamp following post–Super Bowl contract expirations.

Overview

  • Dungy announced on X that NBC informed him he will not return this fall, calling the decision disappointing and thanking colleagues including Rodney Harrison.
  • The Athletic previously reported NBC is considering reworking the pregame show, with plans that could slim the cast and take the entire program on the road.
  • Several studio analyst deals expired after Super Bowl LX, creating a window for personnel changes across the FNIA lineup.
  • NBC Sports did not provide an immediate comment, and a new on-air roster for the 2026 season has not been released.
  • Subsequent reporting indicates more changes are likely, with Rodney Harrison viewed as unlikely to return and Cris Collinsworth’s role described as uncertain.