Matt Ryan, who had a successful 15-year career in the NFL, has been announced as the newest studio analyst on CBS Sports’ “The NFL Today.” This comes after longtime analysts Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason departed from the show. Ryan will join James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, and JJ Watt on the studio team.
CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson expressed excitement about Ryan’s new role, highlighting his chemistry with the studio crew and passion for the game. Simms and Esiason’s contracts expired after the Super Bowl, marking the end of their long tenures on the show. Simms joined CBS in 1998 and transitioned from lead game analyst to the studio in 2017, while Esiason had been part of “The NFL Today” for 22 years.
Simms took to social media to express gratitude for his time with CBS Sports and look forward to what’s next. Esiason will continue his work on a New York sports talk radio show simulcast on CBS Sports Network. Berson thanked both Simms and Esiason for their contributions, dedication, and commitment to CBS Sports’ NFL coverage over the years.
Ryan is known for his top-10 rankings in several passing categories in NFL history. This change in the CBS Sports lineup is one of the first significant moves under Berson’s leadership following McManus’ retirement as chairman of CBS Sports.
