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Cris Collinsworth news
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The gist
Cris Collinsworth returns as NBC's Sunday Night Football analyst for 2026 season. Fans can expect his familiar catchphrases and analysis in the booth.
Background
Cris Collinsworth, a former Bengals receiver, has been an NBC Sports NFL analyst for years, known for his catchphrase 'Now here's a guy.' He continues to be a key part of NBC's coverage, including the 2026 season where he'll call games alongside Mike Tirico.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Eagles TV announcer schedule lists Collinsworth as color commentator for Week 8 and Week 17 games on NBC.
- Sep 7, 2026NBC Boston confirms Collinsworth will join Mike Tirico and Melissa Stark for the 2026 NFL season.
- Sep 9, 2026NBC Sports' NFL Kickoff spot features Collinsworth and the Geico camel, riffing on 'Hump Day'.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- NBC Sports has confirmed Collinsworth as part of its broadcast team for the 2026 season.
- Public
- Fans often joke about his catchphrase 'Now here's a guy,' but he remains a respected analyst.