CBS has two former New York quarterbacks on the bench.
Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will appear on “The NFL Today” as the NFL Studio Show undergoes a major makeover with the addition of Matt Ryan and JJ Watt to James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher.
The former Jets quarterback announced Monday morning that he has “resigned” from his position and signed a long-term contract to remain on WFAN as co-host of the morning show with Greg Gianotti.
“It’s probably more of their decision than mine,” Esiason said of CBS. “I was there for 22 years. It was a guy named Sean McManus who was the chairman of CBS Sports who hired me in 2001…I never imagined it would last 22 years. Thanks to everyone I’ve worked with at CBS and NFL Today, it’s been a great accomplishment.”
Mr. McManus will step down as chairman this year.
Sims, who helped the Giants win two Super Bowls, announced the news on X.
“My 26 years at CBS SPORTS have been amazing. Even though that part of my career is over, I look forward to what happens next…” Sims wrote.
The Post reported in January: change may come Contracts with Esiason, Sims, Bill Cowher, and James Brown have ended.
Brown, the show’s longtime host, was expected to extend his contract and sign a new contract.
The report noted that Burleson was expected to be a central figure on the show, with Watt, a part-timer, potentially playing a broader role.
