In the studio, pregame, halftime and postgame reports will be handled live and on-site by a few familiar faces, including sports media mainstays and a crew of four former NFL players who combined to amass over 60 years of experience during their respective careers.
Charissa Thompson, host
Since 2013, Thompson has worked with Fox Sports, where she also served as host on “Fox Sports Live.” In past years, Thompson has also worked with ESPN, the Big Ten Network and Versus in addition to working as a co-host on the entertainment news show “Extra.”
Richard Sherman, analyst
Over the course of his 11-year career, Sherman made a name for himself with his intensity between the lines and personality outside of the lines. That intensity and personality are sure to shine as he makes his formal television debut.
Sherman is polished behind the mic as he hosts a self-titled podcast with “The Volume.” As for retirement, Sherman said he’s keeping “that (NFL) door open as long as I can.”
Tony Gonzalez, analyst
Gonzalez, who joined CBS’s NFL pregame show “NFL Today” immediately after retiring in 2013, spent four seasons with the network before joining Fox’s NFL pregame show in 2017, where he would work another four seasons before stepping away prior to the 2021 season to pursue acting roles.
Now, Gonzalez is back and brings a host of studio experience, including years spent with Thompson, which should add to the chemistry in the studio.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, analyst
How about some studio Fitzmagic?
Months after officially retiring from the game, Fitzpatrick brings 17 years of experience as an NFL quarterback to the studio. Similar to Sherman, this is an immediate field-to-booth transition for Fitzpatrick, who won the hearts of fans with his big moments — and bigger beard — as a player.
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Fitzpatrick described the opportunity as “the right fit.”
Andrew Whitworth, analyst
In February, Whitworth capped off a 16-year playing career with his first Super Bowl title, announcing his retirement a month after. The 40-year-old’s next move sees him join two other personalities who suited up during the 2021 season.
The former second-round draft pick amassed 235 starts over the course of his career and earned two All-Pro selections. In addition to being a Super Bowl champion, Whitworth was named the 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year as he is one of the most revered players to play in the league.
