Former Buccaneers QB Chris Simms, who spent 2003–2006 with Tampa Bay, is in the news for leaving NBC’s Football Night in America. The official word confirms Simms’ exit, as NBC reshapes its NFL pregame lineup with Mike Tomlin joining the team. Simms remains active in NBC work, including Notre Dame coverage and co-hosting ProFootballTalk Live, but his departure from Football Night in America marks a notable change in his broadcasting role.
Key points:
– Baker Mayfield-led Bucs approach the next season with continued roster upgrades this offseason.
– Chris Simms, a former Buccaneers quarterback, is no longer part of NBC’s Football Night in America, amid NBC’s broader pregame show adjustments.
– Simms will continue other NBC assignments, while Tampa Bay shifts focus to offseason programs and potential postseason ambitions in a wide-open NFC South.
Key Takeaways:
– The Buccaneers’ offseason moves aim to stabilize around Mayfield and improve for 2026.
– NBC’s restructuring leads to Chris Simms’ exit from Football Night in America, though he maintains other NBC roles.
– Despite changes, the NFC South remains competitive, keeping a potential path to the playoffs for Tampa Bay.
