NBC is planning a significant revamp of its Football Night in America pregame show ahead of Sunday Night Football, with Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy likely out as a regular contributor after 17 seasons.
According to reporting from The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, Dungy is one of the first casualties in what is expected to be a "new-look" program. His contract, along with several other studio analysts', expired following NBC's Super Bowl 60 coverage, giving the network room to reshape the ensemble.
Dungy, who joined NBC in 2009 after his successful coaching career (including a Super Bowl win with the Indianapolis Colts), has not been fully informed of the decision yet. There's a small chance NBC could reverse course or offer him a reduced "emeritus" role, similar to past arrangements with broadcasters like Bob Costas or Al Michaels.
Key elements of the potential overhaul include:
- Slimming down the large cast (which has featured up to 10 contributors in recent years).
- Taking the entire pregame show fully on the road to the site of each Sunday night game, rather than the current studio-heavy format.
No other specific departures or additions have been confirmed, though speculation has included potential interest in figures like former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin for a future spot. On-air talent such as Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (analyst) are expected to remain in the game booth.
The changes aim to refresh the highest-rated Sunday pregame show, which benefits from its lead-in to NBC's primetime NFL matchup. Final decisions are still pending, with more updates likely in the coming months ahead of the 2026 NFL season.