Tony Dungy, a familiar face on NBC's "Football Night in America," might be stepping back from his regular role as the network rethinks its NFL coverage strategy for 2026.
After an impressive 17-season run as an analyst, following his illustrious Hall of Fame coaching career, Dungy may soon be less of a fixture on the pregame show. NBC is reportedly exploring the idea of taking the show on the road, potentially with a more streamlined cast.
Dungy, who led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory after the 2006 season and previously coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been a staple of NBC's football broadcasts. As the network considers these changes, they have not yet provided any official comments.
The current pregame lineup features a robust team, including host Maria Taylor alongside Dungy, Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett, Chris Simms, Rodney Harrison, Mike Florio, Matthew Berry, Jac Collinsworth, and Steve Kornacki. Meanwhile, Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth continue to handle the play-by-play duties for "Sunday Night Football."
At 70, Dungy's potential departure marks the end of an era, reflecting both his enduring influence on the game and the evolving nature of sports broadcasting.