Ex-Giants QB retires, joins NBC Sports’ Big Ten football coverage

Former New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy has been hired by NBC Sports as an analyst on their broadcasts of Big Ten football this season.

The news comes at the same time McCoy officially announces his retirement from football.

McCoy, who played for the Giants in 2020, began his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 after a legendary college career at Texas. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals, mainly as a backup, over his 13-year pro career.

The 37-year-old McCoy last played in the NFL in 2022, for Arizona, and has not ruled out a comeback but for now, he’ll be a member of the media.

From Awful Announcing:

In his role at NBC, McCoy will serve as a game analyst and also appear on the Big Ten College Countdown studio show. He will make his debut alongside play-by-play man Paul Burmeister and sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter) for the Big Ten Saturday Night matchup between Colorado and Nebraska on Sept. 7.

“College Football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansion of the Big Ten and new era of College Football, it is the perfect time to join NBC Sports,” McCoy said in a statement. “I can’t wait to share in the passion, excitement, and competitive spirit every week!”

The irony here is, of course, that McCoy has no connection to the Big Ten conference. He played at Texas, which is joining the SEC after decades in the Big 12 conference.

McCoy played in four games for the Giants in 2020, starting two. He was 1-1 as a starter.