A former Chiefs player is joining CBS Sports’ ‘NFL Today’ show this fall
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- Long made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three NFL seasons.
- He signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs in 2021 but never played due to injury.
- CBS added Kyle Long and Russell Wilson to CBS’ 'The NFL Today' pregame show.
Kyle Long made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears.
But after playing with the Bears from 2013-‘19, Long retired because injuries had taken a toll. But Long missed the game and made a comeback for the 2021 season, signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs.
Unfortunately, Long was plagued by injuries, including a tibial plateau fracture, and never played a down for the Chiefs. After the season, he retired for good.
“Wish I played more years under Andy Reid,” Long wrote on X in 2022. “Fans in KC are smart and present. would have been really cool to play at arrowhead, too bad it didn’t work out but things happen for a reason!”
Long has a new gig that will have him commenting on the Chiefs. Long and former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson on Thursday were added to CBS Sports’ pregame show, “The NFL Today.” They will be joined by host James Brown and analysts Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher, the former Chiefs assistant coach.
Wilson and Long are filling spots vacated by JJ Watt, who is now a game analyst, and Matt Ryan, who joined the Falcons’ front office.
Long will be following in the footsteps of his father, Howie Long, who is on the “Fox NFL Sunday” studio show.
“I’m one of the lucky ones who grew up around the NFL and Sunday shows,” Long wrote in a post shared by CBS Sports. “It’s been my dream to work in this industry since visiting my dad in the studio in 1994. From the moment I realized I wouldn’t play in the league forever, I’ve had my compass set for this job. I’m eager to bring my unfiltered passion and energy to ‘The NFL Today’ on CBS every Sunday.”
