Matt Ryan, who recently retired from the NFL after 15 years of service, has been announced as the newest addition to the CBS Sports team. He will be joining James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, and JJ Watt as part of the NFL Today crew. Ryan had already joined CBS Sports last season as an NFL game analyst and made appearances in the studio during the playoffs and Super Bowl.
As a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback and the 2016 NFL MVP, Ryan has impressive career stats that rank him in the top 10 in NFL history for categories like passing yards, touchdowns, completions, and attempts. This move marks a significant change under CBS Sports president David Berson, who recently took over following Sean McManus’ retirement.
Simms and Esiason’s contracts expired after the Super Bowl with both having had lengthy careers at CBS Sports. Simms moved to the studio in 2017 after being lead game analyst since 1998 while Esiason had been on NFL Today for 22 years. Despite leaving the show, Esiason will continue to work on a New York sports talk radio show simulcast on CBS Sports Network.
CBS Sports expressed gratitude to Simms and Esiason for their contributions and dedication to the network over the years, setting a standard of excellence for NFL analysts. The network is excited about having Ryan join its crew and looks forward to his insights into football games this season.