NBC Reshuffling ‘Sunday Night Football’ Broadcast With Tony Dungy Likely Out

By Sports Media Correspondent

NEW YORK — NBC is preparing a significant shake-up to its flagship NFL pregame coverage, with Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy unlikely to return in his current role on Sunday Night Football, according to sources familiar with the network’s plans.

The restructuring comes as NBC Sports evaluates its on-air lineup ahead of the upcoming NFL season, a move insiders describe as part of a broader strategy to refresh the broadcast and appeal to evolving audiences. While no formal announcement has been made, multiple industry sources say Dungy’s role is expected to be reduced or eliminated as part of the transition.

Dungy, who joined NBC following his Super Bowl-winning coaching career, has been a fixture of the network’s studio coverage for more than a decade. Known for his calm, analytical style, he has provided pregame and halftime commentary alongside fellow analysts and host Maria Taylor.

Network executives are reportedly considering adjustments that could include new panelists, expanded digital integration and a reworked studio format aimed at increasing pace and viewer engagement. An NBC spokesperson declined to comment on specific personnel decisions but confirmed that “regular evaluations of broadcast teams” are conducted during the offseason.

The potential departure marks the end of an era for NBC’s NFL coverage. Dungy’s tenure coincided with the sustained dominance of Sunday Night Football as the most-watched primetime television program in the United States for more than a decade.

Former professional football coach Tony Dungy looks on before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Industry analysts note that sports networks across the board have been retooling talent rosters amid shifting viewer habits and increased competition from streaming platforms. “Legacy voices are increasingly being balanced with new perspectives,” said one sports media consultant. “It’s about evolution, not necessarily performance.”

If confirmed, the change would represent one of the most notable personnel moves in NFL broadcasting this offseason. NBC is expected to finalize its lineup before preseason coverage begins later this year.