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Chris Simms has been in the news for career-related changes in 2026, including updates to his role in NBC Sports’ NFL coverage, with reports that he is no longer part of Football Night in America and is shifting to other NBC assignments such as Notre Dame coverage and ProFootballTalk Live. This transition was reported in April 2026, amid NBC’s broader pregame-show revamp. [cite ][cite ]
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In addition, there have been retrospective mentions of Simms’ playing career, including notes that he retired from playing in 2011 and later pursued a media career. A 2011 ESPN report documented his trial timing after a DUI-related case, illustrating the end of his on-field career and the start of his media work. [cite ]
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UK and US outlets have tracked his post-playing career moves, with coverage noting his public-facing roles and occasional updates about his involvement with NBC’s NFL and college football broadcasts as of 2025–2026. For example, NBC Sports pages and heavyweight outlets summarized his status as of spring 2026. [cite ][cite ]
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