CBS Quietly Removes Former NFL Star From 2025 Broadcast Crew

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CBS Quietly Removes Former NFL Star From 2025 Broadcast Crew

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Aug 3, 2025 5:43 PM ET

The NFL on CBS will look a bit different this upcoming season. The network has decided to move on from a three-time Pro Bowler.

Last week, CBS unveiled its game announcers for the 2025 regular season. As you'd expect, the ton names like Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Ian Eagle will remain key contributors for the network.

Former NFL running back Tiki Barber, however, was left off this list from CBS. He has been a game analyst for CBS since 2019, working alongside Andrew Catalon, Matt Ryan and a few other broadcasters.

Though we're not entirely sure why, CBS has replaced Barber with Charles Davis.

Here's the 2025 broadcast roster for CBS:

Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt and Evan Washburn
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty and AJ Ross
Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Tiki Barber attends as Russell Wilson & Ciara Launch 3Brand At Rookie USA Flagship on June 24, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Even though Barber won't be part of a CBS crew this NFL season, he'll keep himself busy on Sundays. He'll team up with Giants.com's John Schmeelk for gameday broadcasts.

"I am really excited to be joining the Giants gameday radio broadcast team on WFAN. This organization has meant so much to me, professionally and personally," Barber said. "The Giants have a long history of legendary broadcasters and Wellington Mara always told them to call it like they see it because our fans know better. I look forward to providing analysis and insight that Giants fans appreciate."

The former New York Giants running back will also continue hosting "Evan & Tiki" every weekday on WFAN Radio.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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