Kyle Brandt exits CBS’s ‘The NFL Today’
Kyle Brandt is ending his five-season run on The NFL Today. The broadcaster announced his departure from the CBS pregame show on X this week, citing the unique creative freedom he received during his tenure. Brandt specifically pointed to the production latitude that allowed him to develop his signature One Shot / Many Takes segments.
Brandt originally joined the CBS broadcast in 2022 alongside his former Good Morning Football colleague Nate Burleson. His cinematic video essay format became a staple of the program, moving away from traditional sports studio conventions. He thanked the network for the opportunity to experiment within a high-stakes Sunday morning environment.
His exit comes as CBS manages significant changes to its NFL coverage. Lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones is also leaving the network for The Athletic, and analyst Matt Ryan vacated his chair earlier this year to join the Atlanta Falcons front office. CBS has filled recent gaps by adding Russell Wilson and Kyle Long to the broadcast panel.
Reports indicate that Brandt is moving to ESPN as the football season approaches. He is expected to join several studio programs, including a recurring role on Get Up. The move follows the integration of various NFL Network personalities into the ESPN daily lineup this year.