Former NFL Player Gets Concerning News About CBS Future

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Hugh Green | Last updated Dec 10, 2025 12:03 AM ET

CBS has long been one of the premier networks for sports coverage in the United States. One of the most-watched shows on the Paramount network, and its premier weekday morning show, is "CBS Mornings." Hosts Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil, joined by former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson, provide news coverage each morning.

Burleson played 11 years in the league for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. He made 135 appearances during his career, totaling 457 receptions for 5,630 yards and 39 touchdowns. His best season in the NFL came in 2004 with the Vikings, when he caught 68 passes for 1,006 yards and nine scores.

CBS Sports NFL Today analyst Nate Burleson at press conference at Super Bowl 58.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Burleson has had a daily job on TV since 2016, when he joined NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." He began his stint with "CBS Mornings" in 2021, when the show rebranded from "CBS This Morning."

King, Dokoupil and Burleson have held their positions as hosts since the third member joined. However, this week, Alexandra Steigrad of the New York Post reported that the morning show "will likely be overhauled" due to Dokoupil moving to CBS's evening news program.

Because of this overhaul, it is likely that Burleson's four-year tenure with "CBS Mornings" will be coming to an end.

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In addition to Dokoupil moving off the show, King, who has been on the show since 2011, has a contract with CBS that expires in May. When that happens, she will likely leave "CBS Mornings" as well.

With all this movement, it is very likely that Burleson will no longer be a part of the morning show when the two other hosts leave, Steigrad said.

Steigrad said the overhaul will not happen in the "near term," giving Burleson time to weigh his options at other networks.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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