CBS eliminates NFL insider role following Jonathan Jones' departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

CBS has decided not to replace Jonathan Jones after his transition to a different role at The Athletic. The network previously eliminated insider segments from its pregame show, The NFL Today. This move is seen as an effort to avoid potential conflicts with the NFL, particularly under new management. Jones' absence from the show went largely unnoticed last season, reflecting a reduced significance of such segments in the current broadcasting.
- •Jonathan Jones left CBS for a role at The Athletic.
- •CBS removed insider segments from The NFL Today last year.
- •The network aims to avoid conflicts with the NFL.
- •Jones' absence was little remarked upon during the 2025 season.
- •The relevance of pregame shows has diminished in recent years.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Report: CBS won't replace insider Jonathan Jones
"CBS has gotten out of the NFL Insider business.
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