Chris Simms reveals he has been fired from Football Night in America
Football Night in America is undergoing a significant overhaul for the 2026 season. Chris Simms will depart the show, making way for former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin as the new lead analyst. The program is also shifting from its Stamford studio to a live, on-the-road format, aiming to capture game-day energy. Simms will remain with NBC in other capacities.
Football Night in America is undergoing a significant overhaul for the 2026 season. Chris Simms will depart the show, making way for former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin as the new lead analyst. The program is also shifting from its Stamford studio to a live, on-the-road format, aiming to capture game-day energy. Simms will remain with NBC in other capacities.
