Matt Ryan will join NFL Today, Simms and Esiason depart

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Matt Ryan, who retired last week after 15 years in the NFL, will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show. Ryan will join James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt.

FILE - At left, former Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback Matt Ryan announces his retirement during a news conference in Flowery Branch, Ga. Monday, April 22, 2024. At center, Phil Simms attends the Paramount 2022 Upfront party in New York, May 18, 2022. At right Boomer Esiason before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game in Las Vegas Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson said. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew and we’re excited to see him entertain NFL fans and share his passion, insight and perspective alongside JB, Nate, Coach and JJ.”Simms came to CBS in 1998 after the network won the rights to the AFC.

“Great 26 yrs run with CBS SPORTS. Even though that part of my career is over I look forward to what is next,”Recently reinstated receiver Quintez Cephus signs a one-year contract with the Buffalo BillsEsiason was on “The NFL Today” for 22 years and was the show’s longest-tenured analyst. Esiason will continue working on a New York sports talk radio show simulcast on CBS Sports Network.

“Phil and Boomer set the standard of excellence for NFL analysts,” Berson said. “We are so grateful for their immeasurable contributions to CBS Sports. We genuinely thank them for being incredible teammates and for their passion, dedication and commitment to elevating CBS Sports’ NFL coverage every season.”

Ryan played for the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts and ranks in the top 10 in NFL history in passing yards , touchdowns , completions and attempts .

 

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