Report: Matthew Berry Likely Out On 'Football Night In America'
Matthew Berry has been part of NBC's NFL coverage since 2022 after more than a decade at ESPN as a fantasy football expert. But amid some changes going on at NBC HQ, it appears that Berry might not be returning to the show for the 2026 season.
According to Awful Announcing, Berry is "unlikely" to return to NBC's Football Night in America next season. The report comes on the heels of news that Mike Tomlin would be joining the studio show with Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, Mike Florio and Devin McCourty.
Awful Announcing reported that they could not get confirmation from Berry, but that their sources stated Berry's contract has not yet expired.
Tony Dungy announced his departure from FNIA earlier this offseason while Rodney Harrison and Jac Collinsworth are also not expected to return.
The report further states that Berry is not a lock to leave NBC entirely, but may get relegated to a "streamlined role" without his regular appearances on FNIA.
"The door is not shut on Berry returning to NBC in some capacity, but any new deal would likely be a streamlined role that does not include weekly appearances on Football Night in America. With the NFL's media rights now split across more platforms than ever and sports betting and fantasy football content only growing in demand, Berry is unlikely to be short on options heading into next season."
Football Night in America
Football Night in America debuted in 2006 as NBC regained rights to Sunday night NFL games and launched Sunday Night Football. Created as the network's flagship pregame, halftime, and postgame show, it replaced traditional studio formats with a faster-paced presentation that mixed highlights, analysis, interviews, and features from around the league before, during and after the game itself.
The program has consistently ranked among the most-watched NFL studio shows thanks to NBC's strong Sunday Night Football audience, polished production, and in-depth coverage. Today it remains a centerpiece of NBC Sports and one of the defining studio shows of modern NFL broadcasting.
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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM.