Which Retired NFL Players Have Become Color Commentators on a Major Network Who Were Not Quarterbacks?

Some of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting today belong to former NFL players who have transitioned into the role of color commentator. While many of these commentators played quarterback, there are a number of former players who made their mark on the field at other positions who have also found success in the broadcast booth.

Here are a few examples of retired NFL players who have become color commentators on a major network who were not quarterbacks:

  • Cris Collinsworth (Wide Receiver): Collinsworth played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was a 3-time Pro Bowler. He retired in 1988 and joined NBC Sports as a color commentator in 1990. He has since become one of the most respected voices in sports broadcasting and is currently the lead analyst for NBC's Sunday Night Football coverage.

  • Tony Dungy (Safety): Dungy played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers. He was a 3-time Pro Bowler and won a Super Bowl with the Steelers in 1979. After retiring in 1996, Dungy became a color commentator for NBC Sports and CBS Sports. He later became head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, where he won a Super Bowl in 2007. He returned to broadcasting in 2009 and is currently a color commentator for NBC's Sunday Night Football coverage.

  • Rodney Harrison (Safety): Harrison played 15 seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a 4-time Pro Bowler and won two Super Bowls with the Patriots. After retiring in 2010, Harrison joined NBC Sports as a color commentator. He is currently a color commentator for NBC's Sunday Night Football coverage.

Related Questions

  1. Who is the most famous NFL player who has become a color commentator? Cris Collinsworth
  2. What position did Tony Dungy play in the NFL? Safety
  3. How many Super Bowls has Rodney Harrison won? Two
  4. What network does Collinsworth currently work for? NBC
  5. What team did Harrison play for the majority of his career? New England Patriots

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