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Tony Dungy Splits with NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'

Tony Dungy ends a 17-year tenure as NBC's Football Night in America analyst after being informed he will not return this fall, reflecting on his career and future plans.

  • Tony Dungy announced on X that NBC informed him he won't be back with Football Night in America this fall, saying it has given him time to reflect and look ahead.
  • Dungy joined the network shortly after leaving his role as Indianapolis Colts head coach and retiring from professional sports, developing a long broadcast tenure after NBC hired him in 2009.
  • Dungy compiled a 139-69 record over 13 seasons as head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Colts, winning the Super Bowl with the Colts and spending six seasons with the Buccaneers.
  • In his post, Dungy said 'God has always directed me' and left open the possibility of returning to broadcasting.
  • Following the NFL season's end with Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, The Athletic reported last month that Dungy would likely be replaced for the upcoming NFL season.
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The US Sun broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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