Amid rumors of a shakeup for NBC’s coverage of the NFL, a trio of stars has been tapped as potential replacements.
On Tuesday evening, it was reported by Andrew Marchand of The Athletic that the studio show ‘Football Night in America’ is due for a shakeup after the on-air talent saw their contracts expire.
In particular, Hall of Fame football coach Tony Dungy is ‘likely out’ after 17 seasons as the network looks to ‘revamp’ the pregame show for ‘Sunday Night Football.’
Dungy isn’t the only one currently out of a job as Jason Garrett, Rodney Harrison, Devin McCourty and Chris Simms all had their deals lapse.
Those cast members may all be eventually brought back as there have not been any final decisions made. But reports indicate NBC may be going hard after new blood for the program.
Atop the list is former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who has not yet taken a new job since his firing after his team lost in the AFC Wild Card.

NBC is reportedly interested in bringing Mike Tomlin onto ‘Football Night in America’

The rumor comes as reports indicate that NBC could move on from Tony Dungy and others


Other names rumored for NBC include Steelers stars Cam Heyward (L) and Aaron Rodgers (R)
In addition to Tomlin, reports indicate that two of his star players from last year could be due consideration.
Pass rusher Cam Heyward made an appearance during the network’s Super Bowl LX pregame show. But Marchand suggests he ‘might not be done playing.’
In addition, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was listed as a ‘wild card’ as it’s unclear if he has played his final snap of professional football.
Other names included in the pool of possible analysts were Travis Kelce, who is wanted by more than one network, as well as quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Kelce has not given any clear indication whether or not he will retire this season. As for Cousins, he’s set to be cut by the Atlanta Falcons, but could still find a home.
NBC’s currently locked-down cast includes host Maria Taylor, insider Mike Florio, fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry, reporter Jac Collinsworth and statistician Steve Kornacki.


