Hall-of-famer Tony Dungy has been fired from his position as a commentator on NBC’s “Football Night in America” after 17 seasons. “I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead,” Dungy shared on X. He admitted that the news was “disappointing” but referred to his faith. “God has always directed me in these moments and while I’m not sure what the next step will be for me—whether it will be in football, in broadcasting, or getting more involved in church and community outreach —I know God has plans for my life and I can’t wait see them unfold,” he said. He ended by quoting Romans 8:28, which states, “God works all things for His good for those who love the Lord.”

The news of Dungy’s impending departure had been speculated on before the news broke, with the network seeking a new look to its broadcasts. “The Dungy move is one of the first decisions in what is anticipated to be a new-look show. While it is the highest-rated Sunday pregame show, it has the benefit of being sandwiched between the late 4:25 p.m. window on CBS and Fox and its premiere game on Sunday night,” The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand speculated a month before the news broke. “The network may take the show fully on the road next season and slim down its cast, according to sources briefed on NBC’s plans.”

Dungy is one of a dying breed of sportscasters. More and more younger faces, typically recently-retired players, are taking on the roles that had originally been reserved for seasoned coaches like Dungy. “Tony Dungy’s exit from NBC Sports highlights a quiet shift in sports media: former NFL coaches are disappearing from TV,” wrote Front Office Sports on X. “Seats that once went to seasoned, gray-haired coaches are now filled by younger, recently retired players.”

Some speculated that Dungy’s dismissal might have been “karma” after his refusal to reveal if he had voted for Bill Belchick to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Former NFL player Rodney Harrison grew contentious with Dungy during an interview after Belchick failed to be voted in. “Tom Brady wouldn’t be Tom Brady without Bill Belchick,” said Harrison. “And that’s the disappointing part of it Coach, and you guys got it wrong.”