NFL Today move leaves Esiason, Simms out, Matt Ryan in

Many thought CBS would blow up The NFL today. Instead, it’s more like a change.

Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms have announced they are out. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that Matt Ryan is in.

Ryan called games in 2023. He was interested in playing last season but didn’t. He recently retired as an NFL official.

Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and presenter James Brown will remain. Each had expired contracts and signed new ones. JJ Watt will continue his part-time role.

For Simms, his 26-year stint at CBS ends. He was the #1 game analyst before moving to the studio after hiring Tony Romo.

Phil was the MVP of Super Bowl XXI and spent his entire playing career with the Giants.