The 2024 NFL Draft is approaching, and the first night is filled with surprises and expectations. On the other hand, CBS’s NFL pregame show “The NFL Today” has undergone some changes. Matt Ryan, the 2016 league MVP, will be joining the show as a new analyst, while longtime veterans Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will not be returning.
Ryan, who recently retired from the NFL after leading the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl, joined CBS Sports last season as an NFL game analyst. He played 15 seasons with the Falcons and Colts, making four Pro Bowl appearances and leading the Falcons to an NFC Championship and Super Bowl 51. Ryan expressed his excitement about joining “The NFL Today” and upholding its iconic standard set by his predecessors.
Simms had been with CBS for nearly two decades but will be leaving along with Esiason. Esiason, the longest-tenured analyst on “The NFL Today,” will continue his association with CBS through his WFAN radio show. While these changes may leave some uncertainty on what to expect on “The NFL Today,” it’s clear that this show remains one of the most popular and influential in sports media today.