Tony Dungy Confirms He’s Out At NBC After 17 years On NFL Pregame Show: “It’s Disappointing News” 

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NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy confirmed in an X post on Thursday morning that he will no longer feature on NBC’s long-running NFL pre-game show Football Night in America.  

“I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall, and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead,” he said in the post. 

“It’s disappointing news, but I want to thank my NBC family for making the last 17 years so special.  I’ll have lasting memories of my time there, especially with Rodney Harrison, who has become a tremendous friend.” 

The Athletic reported last month that Dungy would likely be replaced for the upcoming NFL season. The veteran broadcaster had been with NBC since 2009. He joined the network shortly after leaving his role as Indianapolis Colts head coach and retiring from professional sports. Dungy

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