CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is leaving his CBS television gig after 22 years.
Boomer Esiason announced Monday during his WFAN radio show that he won’t be back on The NFL Today this season. He was the longest-tenured analyst on the show.
He isn’t the only former quarterback departing; Phil Simms is out, too.
“Phil and Boomer set the standard of excellence for NFL analysts,” said David Berson, President and CEO, CBS Sports, in a release. “We are so grateful for their immeasurable contributions to CBS Sports. We genuinely thank them for being incredible teammates and for their passion, dedication and commitment to elevating CBS Sports’ NFL coverage every season.”
Esiason, who was inducted into the Bengals Ring of Honor during the 2023 season, played for the franchise from 1984-92 and again in 1997. He is regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in franchise history. In 1986, he earned his first of three Pro Bowl bids with the Bengals while leading the NFL’s most productive offense. In 1988, he led the NFL with a 97.4 passer rating and helped the Bengals win the AFC Championship. That year, Esiason was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player by the Pro Football Writers of America and the Associated Press. Esiason ranks third in Bengals history with 27,149 passing yards and 187 touchdowns.
Host James Brown will return to The NFL Today with former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, alongside Nate Burleson and J.J. Watt. Recently-retired quarterback Matt Ryan has been added, per a CBS release.
