Chris Simms, a former quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been dismissed from NBC's 'Football Night in America' after being part of the show since 2017. His exit comes in light of the hiring of Mike Tomlin, the former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has sparked backlash among NFL fans. Many took to social media to voice their opinions, with comments highlighting the perceived nepotism in Simms' hiring and calling for the removal of other analysts, including Jac Collinsworth. Simms expressed his disappointment about the firing during a conversation on 'PFT Live,' stating, 'That hurt because I do love it.' This change is part of a broader overhaul of the show's lineup, which has also seen the departure of Tony Dungy and fantasy expert Matthew Berry.