List of NFL on CBS announcers

NFL on CBS announcers include:

Current

Play-by-play

Andrew Catalon: play-by-play (2013–present)
Spero Dedes: play-by-play (2010–present)
Ian Eagle: play-by-play (1998–present)
Kevin Harlan: play-by-play (1998–present)
Chris Lewis: play-by-play (2023–present) select assignments
Tom McCarthy: play-by-play (2014–present)
Beth Mowins: play-by-play (2017–present) select assignments
Jim Nantz: studio host (1998–2003); play-by-play (1988–1993); lead play-by-play (2004–present)

Studio host

James Brown: studio host (2006–present)
Adam Schein: game break host (2024–present)

Studio analysts

Bill Cowher: studio analyst (2007–present)
Nate Burleson: studio analyst (2017–present); fill-in studio host (2020–2021)
Russell Wilson: studio analyst (2026–present)
Kyle Long: The NFL Today+ studio analyst (2025–present); studio analyst (2026–present); analyst (2025) select assignments
Antonio Pierce: The NFL Today+ studio analyst (2025–present

Game analysts

Adam Archuleta: analyst (2013–present)
Nate Burleson: Nickelodeon analyst (2021–present)
Trent Green: analyst (2014–present)
Logan Ryan: analyst (2025–present); The NFL Today+ studio analyst (2025)
Robert Turbin: analyst (2026–present)
Ross Tucker: analyst (2023–present)
Gene Steratore: rules analyst (2018–present)
J. J. Watt: studio analyst (2023–2024); analyst (2025–present); lead analyst (2026–present)

Sideline reporters

Evan Washburn: sideline reporter (2014), #2 sideline reporter (2015–present)
Tracy Wolfson: lead sideline reporter (2013–present), feature reporter (2013)
Melanie Collins: sideline reporter (2017), #3 sideline reporter (2018–present)
Amanda Balionis: sideline reporter (2018–present)
Tiffany Blackmon: sideline reporter (2023–present)
AJ Ross: sideline reporter (2018–present), #4 sideline reporter and sideline reporter for the NFL playoffs on Westwood One
"Young" Dylan Gilmer: Nickelodeon reporter (2022–present)
Aditi Kinkhabwala: sideline reporter (2022), #5 sideline reporter (2023–present)
Dylan Schefter: Nickelodeon sideline reporter (2022–present)

2026 broadcaster pairings

Jim Nantz/J. J. Watt/Tracy Wolfson
Ian Eagle/Ross Tucker/Evan Washburn
Kevin Harlan/Trent Green/Melanie Collins
Andrew Catalon/Logan Ryan/AJ Ross
Spero Dedes/Adam Archuleta/Aditi Kinkhabwala
Tom McCarthy/Robert Turbin/Tiffany Blackmon
Chris Lewis/Luke Kuechly/Amanda Balionis

Former

A

Marv Albert: play-by-play (2011–2013)
George Allen: analyst (1978–1981)
Marcus Allen: studio analyst (1998), feature reporter (1998–2004)
Brian Anderson: play-by-play (2014–2016)
Bruce Arians: analyst (2018)
Iain Armitage: Nickelodeon rules analyst (2021–2022)
Jill Arrington: sideline reporter (2000–2002)

B

Richard Baldinger: analyst (2004–2006)
Tiki Barber: analyst (2019–2024)
Gary Bender: play-by-play (1975–1981; 1986)
Bonnie Bernstein: sideline reporter (1999–2005); feature reporter (1998, 2004–2005)
Les Bingaman: analyst (1956–1957)
Joe Boland: play-by-play (1956–1959)
Craig Bolerjack: play-by-play (1998–2005)
Emerson Boozer: analyst (1977)
Terry Bradshaw: studio analyst (1990–1993); analyst (1984–1989) (1980–1981)
Tim Brando: play-by-play (1999–2003)
Tim Brant: play-by-play (1987–1990)
Terry Brennan (1960–1961)
Tom Brookshier: analyst (1962) (1966–1980); play-by-play (1981–1986)
Jim Brown: analyst (1977–1978)
Timmy Brown: analyst (1973)
Jack Buck: play-by-play (1964–1974, 1982–1987)
Steve Beuerlein: analyst (2004–2018)
Nick Buoniconti: analyst (1976–1978)
Sherree Burruss: sideline reporter (2020–2021)
Dick Butkus: studio analyst (1988–1989)
Dennis Byrd: analyst (1993)

C

Joe Campanella (1966)
Bill Campbell: analyst (1956)
Tony Canadeo: analyst (1959–1967)
Charlsie Cantey: studio analyst (1983)
Mike Carey: rules analyst (2014–2015)
Herb Carneal: play-by-play (1961–1964)
Charley Casserly: insider (2006–2012)
Paul Christman:(1958–1959) (1968–1970)
Frank Clarke (1969–1973)
Ken Coleman (1958) (1962–1965)
George Connor (1958–1968) (1971–1972)
Bob Costas: play-by-play (1977–1979)
Don Criqui: play-by-play (1967–1978; 1998–2013)
Irv Cross: studio analyst (1975–1989); game analyst (1971–1991)
Randy Cross: studio analyst (1999–2001; game analyst (1989–1993, 2002–2012)

D

Stacey Dales: sideline reporter (2015–2016)
Charles Davis: analyst (2020–2025)
Jenny Dell: sideline reporter (2014, 2016, 2021)
Dan Dierdorf: analyst (1985–1986, 1999–2013)
Mike Ditka: studio analyst (2000–2002)
John Dockery (1982–1985, 1998)
Jack Drees (1959–1973)
Fred Dryer: analyst (1981)
Jimmy Dudley: analyst (1958)
Jerry Dunphy: analyst (1956)

E

Noah Eagle: Nickelodeon play-by-play (2021–2024)
Boomer Esiason: studio analyst (2002–2023)
Rich Eisen: Thursday Night Football host (2014–2017)
Pete Elliott (1967)
Mike Emrick (1992–1993)
Dick Enberg: play-by-play (2000–2009)
Jamie Erdahl: sideline reporter (2014–2017, 2022)

F

Marshall Faulk: Thursday Night Football analyst (2014–2017)
Bill Fay: analyst (1956–1958)
Jay Feely: special teams analyst (2015–2024), regular analyst (2017–2024)
Gary Fencik (1988)
Joe Foss: analyst (1956–1957)
Bob Fouts (1956, 1959–1967)
Dan Fouts: analyst (1988–1993, 2008–2019)

G

Roman Gabriel (1978–1979)
Eddie Gallaher (1958–1964)
Rich Gannon (2005–2020)
Fred Gehrke: analyst (1957)
Phyllis George: studio analyst (1975–1977, 1980–1984)
Jim Gibbons (1956–1957, 1959–1967)
Frank Gifford: analyst (1964–1970)
Jerry Glanville: studio analyst (1999–2001); analyst (2003)
Frank Glieber: play-by-play (1962–1975) (1977–1984)
Tony Gonzalez: studio analyst (2014–2016)
Bailey Goss: analyst (1956–1959)
Curt Gowdy: play-by-play (1979–1980)
Michael Grady: sideline reporter (2022)
Sonny Grandelius (1965–1967)
Red Grange: play-by-play (1957–1963)
Jim Gray: reporter (1988–1993)
Gabrielle Nevaeh Green: Nickelodeon analyst (2021–2022)
Joe Greene: analyst (1982)
Amanda Guerra: The NFL Today+ host (2025); sideline reporter (2023–2024)
Greg Gumbel: studio host (1990–1993, 2004–2005); play-by-play (1988–1989, 2006–2022); lead play-by-play (1998–2003)

H

Pat Haden: analyst (1986) (1988–1989)
Mal Hammack (1967)
Wayne Hardin (1965)
Claude Haring: analyst (1956)
Tom Harmon (1957–1958) (1961)
Leon Hart: analyst (1958)
Alex Hawkins (1971–1972) (1975–1977)
Jim Henderson (1990)
Jim Hill (1981) (1983–1986) (1993)
Elroy Hirsch: analyst (1959)
Paul Hornung: analyst (1975–1979)

I

Michael Irvin: Thursday Night Football analyst (2014–2017)

J

Craig James: studio analyst (1999–2000), game analyst (2001–2002)
Dan Jiggetts: analyst (1985–1991, 1993)
Gus Johnson: play-by-play (1998–2010)
Daryl Johnston: analyst (2000)
Brent Jones: studio analyst (1998); analyst (1999–2005)
Jonathan Jones: insider (2022–2025)
Sonny Jurgensen: analyst (1975–1980)

K

Bob Kelley (1956–1964)
Dan Kelly (1973–1974)
Jim Kelly (1982–1984)
Jayne Kennedy: studio analyst (1978–1980)
Armen Keteyian: #1 sideline reporter (1998–2003), #2 sideline reporter (2004–2005)
Gene Kirby: analyst (1956)
Jerry Kramer (1969)

L

Jason La Canfora: insider (2012–2021)
Warren Lahr (1962–1967)
Jim Lampley: play-by-play (1987)
Eddie LeBaron (1966–1971)
Lee Leonard (1974)
James Lofton: analyst (2017–2024)
Johnny Lujack (1957–1961)
Lex Lumpkin: Nickelodeon reporter (2021)
Verne Lundquist: play-by-play (1984–1993; 1998–2000)

M

Bill Macatee: play-by-play (1999–2013)
John Madden: analyst (1979–1993)
Charles Mann (1999–2000)
Dan Marino: studio analyst (2002–2013)
Steve Mariucci: Thursday Night Football analyst (2014–2017)
Tommy Mason (1973)
Trevor Matich (2001)
Tom Matte (1976–1978)
Bill Mazer (1970–1971) (1978)
Mark May: analyst (1998–2000)
Jason McCourty: analyst (2023–2025)
Arch McDonald: analyst (1956–1957)
Sean McDonough: play-by-play (1991–1993)
Will McDonough (1986–1989)
Jim McKay (1957)
Bill McPeak (1966)
Al Michaels (1975–1976)
Matt Millen: analyst (1992–1993)
Lenny Moore (1968)
Johnny Morris (1975–1986)
Jim Morse (1963–1966, 1972)
Brent Musburger: studio host (1975–1989); play-by-play (1973–1974)
Andy Musser: sideline reporter (1969–1973)
Jim Mutscheller (1967)

N

Stu Nahan (1966–1967)
Lindsey Nelson (1966–1981)
Brad Nessler: play-by-play (1990–1991)
Ernie Nevers: analyst (1956)

O

Pat O'Brien: feature reporter (1983) (1989–1993)
Merlin Olsen: analyst (1990–1991)

P

Van Patrick (1957–1967)
Don Paul (1965–1967)
Drew Pearson (1984)
Lowell Perry (1966)
Bosh Pritchard (1962–1963)

Q

Les Qualey: analyst (1956)

R

Beasley Reece: analyst (1998–1999; 2003); sideline reporter (2000–2002)
Pete Retzlaff (1973–1974)
Bob Reynolds: analyst (1956–1962)
John Robinson: analyst (1991–1992)
Bruce Roberts, studio host (1966–1973)
Tony Romo: lead analyst (2017–2025)
Matt Ryan: analyst (2023); studio analyst (2024–2025); The NFL Today+ studio analyst (2025)
Sam Ryan: feature reporter 2006–2010: Super Bowl XLI sideline reporter
Tim Ryan: play-by-play (1972) (1977–1980) (1982–1993)

S

Byrum Saam: play-by-play (1956–1959)
Gil Santos
Deion Sanders studio analyst (2001–2004, 2014–2017) (Thursday Night Football only)
Johnny Sauer: analyst (1963–1974)
Chris Schenkel: play-by-play (1956–1964)
Bart Scott: studio analyst (2014–2016)
Hal Scott
Ray Scott: play-by-play (1956–1973)
Vin Scully: play-by-play (1975–1981)
George Seifert: studio analyst (1998)
Brad Sham play-by-play (2004)
Shannon Sharpe: studio analyst (2004–2014)
Phil Simms: lead analyst (1998–2016), studio analyst (2017–2023)
Jim Simpson
Steve Smith, Sr.: Thursday Night Football analyst (2017)
Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder: studio analyst (1976–1987)
Gordy Soltau
Ken Stabler: analyst (1987–1989)
George Starke
Bart Starr: analyst (1973–1974)
Roger Staubach: analyst (1980–1982)
Dick Stockton: play-by-play (1978–1993)
Hank Stram: analyst (1975, 1978–1993)
Gil Stratton
Pat Summerall: analyst (1963–1964, 1966–1974); play-by-play (1974–1993)
Bill Symes: analyst (1956); play-by-play (1957–1958)

T

Michele Tafoya: sideline reporter (1998)
Steve Tasker: analyst (1998–2018)
Jim Thacker: play-by-play (1977–1978)
Joe Theismann: analyst (1986–1987)
Amber Theoharis: Thursday Night Football host (2017)
Ed Thilenius: play-by-play (1966–1967)
Chuck Thompson: play-by-play (1956–1959, 1962–1969)
Spencer Tillman: analyst (2000–2003)
Clayton Tonnemaker: analyst (1961–1966)
Joe Tucker: play-by-play (1956–1959, 1962–1967)
Roger Twibell (1977–1978)

U

Johnny Unitas: analyst (1974–1977)

V

Norm Van Brocklin: analyst (1967)
Dick Vermeil: analyst (1983–1987)
Billy Vessels (1964)
Lesley Visser: reporter (1989–1993, 2000–2006)

W

Wayne Walker: analyst (1973–1977, 1982–1986)
Justin Walters: sideline reporter (2023) select assignments
Charlie Waters: analyst (1983)
Harry Wismer: play-by-play (1956)
Wes Wise: play-by-play (1960)
Jack Whitaker: play-by-play (1960–1964, 1968–1973)
Solomon Wilcots: analyst (2001–2016), postseason sideline reporter (2006–2012)
Bob Wolff: play-by-play (1959)

Z

Steve Zabriskie: play-by-play (1988–1989)

References

↑ Dubin, Jared (June 26, 2018). "CBS Sports announces hiring of former NFL referee Gene Steratore as rules analyst". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
↑ Hoffman, Jordan (August 1, 2021). "Sports Reporter Melanie Collins and Her Blue Bikini Spotted on Alex Rodriguez's Endless Birthday Yacht Trip". Vanity Fair.
↑ "CBS Sports elevates Jonathan Jones to lead NFL insider". CBS Sports. June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
↑ Orr, Conor (April 4, 2017). "Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo retiring from NFL". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. Retrieved April 4, 2017. Romo will work for CBS this season as an analyst alongside Jim Nantz on game broadcasts, the network confirmed Tuesday. He replaces Phil Simms as the lead game broadcast analyst for CBS.

List of NFL on CBS announcers

Current

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Sideline reporters

2026 broadcaster pairings

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