A pair of longtime analysts on CBS' NFL Today reportedly have been replaced by a rising broadcasting star.
Per The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, veteran broadcasters Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms have been removed from the network's pregame show and Matt Ryan will take their place.
Marchand noted that Ryan "will be joined on set by host James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher, with J.J. Watt on a part-time basis," pointing out that Burleson and Cowher also had expiring contracts.
Esiason, who had been with CBS for 22 years, announced his departure from NFL Today during his morning radio show.