Texas ex Simms expresses deep disappointment after NBC removes him from "Football Night In America" amidst a significant network shakeup, welcoming Mike Tomlin.
NBC is engineering an NFL TV makeover. ... and former Texas Longhorns QB Chris Simms is "hurt'' by the changes.
Chris Simms, who played in Austin from 1999 to 2002 and was named team MVP in his final season before going pro, announced on Monday morning that he is being ousted from his slot on “Football Night In America,” where he had served as an analyst since 2017.
“I’m not on the show anymore, Mike,” Simms told “PFT Live” co-host Mike Florio. "I don’t know if anyone told you. I will not be part of ‘Football Night in America.’ They told me that last week, so that’s just going to be a different aspect.
"That hurt because I do love it.”
Simms, the son of Super Bowl-winning Giants QB Phil Simms joins former Colts and Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy and fantasy expert Matthew Berry in the ouster as NBC is making room for legendary ex-Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. are also out in the wake of the network hiring legendary Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
Is does appear Simms’ other roles at NBC will not be impacted by this decision, though. He has served as a college football analyst and as a “PFT Live” co-host and he also runs his “Chris Simms Unbuttoned” podcast for the network.
There are rumors that former Patriots star Rodney Harrison may also be moved out. So far, it seems as though former Dallas Cowboys player and coach Jason Garrett's slot on "Sunday Night Football'' is secure.
Simms, 45, played five seasons in the NFL from 2004-09, appearing in 23 games for the Bucs, Titans and Broncos after being a third-round pick by Tampa Bay.
