Veteran QB Matt Ryan Joins CBS NFL Studio Team

The NFL landscape is undergoing a significant shift, as veteran quarterback Matt Ryan has announced his retirement from the game and joined CBS Sports’ prestigious NFL studio show, The NFL Today. This comes as longtime analysts Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason depart the network after their long-standing contributions.

Ryan, the 2016 NFL MVP and four-time Pro Bowler, had an illustrious 15-year career, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons. He will now bring his expertise and insights to the CBS Sports team, which includes James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, and JJ Watt.

“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” said CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew, and we’re excited to see him entertain NFL fans and share his passion, insight, and perspective alongside JB, Nate, Coach, and JJ.”

Ryan’s transition to the broadcast booth comes after a successful season as a game analyst for CBS last year, during which he also appeared in the studio during the playoffs and Super Bowl. His ability to provide valuable analysis and connect with the audience has earned him high praise from the network.

“We are so grateful for their immeasurable contributions to CBS Sports,” Berson said, reflecting on the departures of Simms and Esiason. “We genuinely thank them for being incredible teammates and for their passion, dedication, and commitment to elevating CBS Sports’ NFL coverage every season.”

Simms, who has been with CBS since 1998 after the network acquired the rights to the AFC, was the lead game analyst until moving to the studio in 2017. Esiason, on the other hand, was a fixture on The NFL Today for 22 years, serving as the show’s longest-tenured analyst.

While Simms and Esiason have left their mark on CBS Sports’ NFL coverage, Ryan’s arrival represents a new era for the network’s studio team. As a recently retired player, Ryan’s perspective and insights will provide a fresh and engaging dynamic for viewers.

“He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person,” Berson said of Ryan. “We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew, and we’re excited to see him entertain NFL fans and share his passion, insight, and perspective.”

With Ryan’s addition and the departure of two respected analysts, CBS Sports’ NFL coverage is poised to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of the league. Fans can look forward to Ryan’s unique blend of expertise, analysis, and personality as he joins the esteemed team of commentators at The NFL Today.