Chris Simms Questions Departure From NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms is expressing surprise and questioning his exit from NBC's "Football Night in America" after a seven-season tenure, a move reportedly made despite positive feedback on his performance.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 11, 2026 — Chris Simms, a former NFL quarterback who served as an analyst for NBC’s “Football Night in America” for seven seasons, has publicly expressed surprise and raised questions about his departure from the program. The exact reasons for his exit were not immediately clear following the announcement.
Simms reportedly received positive feedback on his performance during his time with the network’s popular NFL pre-game show. Despite this, his contract was not renewed, leading to his absence from the upcoming season. The duration of his tenure at “Football Night in America” spanned seven seasons, establishing him as a regular presence for viewers.
Details regarding the specific circumstances or the timeline of the decision-making process leading to Simms’ departure were not provided in the available information. It was also not stated who made the final decision regarding his exit from the program. Simms’ commentary and analysis had become a familiar component of the broadcast for many NFL fans over the past several years.
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