Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announces NBC let him go after 17 seasons on their pregame show

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announced to social media that he would not a part of NBC’s "Football Night in America" next season.

Dungy, 70, spent the last 17 seasons with the pregame show and was on the field for NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl LX.

"I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall, and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead," Dungy posted to X.

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Football Night in America analyst and former NFL player and coach Tony Dungy looks on prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Nov. 2, 2025. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

"It’s disappointing news, but I want to thank my NBC family for making the last 17 years so special. I’ll have lasting memories of my time there, especially with Rodney Harrison, who has become a tremendous friend."

The Athletic reported last month that Dungy would likely be out as a regular on the show but that no final decision had been made on the show. Dungy’s post to X on Friday morning confirmed his departure.

The Super Bowl champion coach said he is unsure of what his next steps will be.

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Former NFL coach Tony Dungy looks on from the sideline during a 2025 NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Oct. 19, 2025. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

"God has always directed me in these moments, and while I’m not sure what the next step will be for me —whether it