Countless former NFL players have jumped into the media realm over the years, and some have seen success. Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson can be thrown into that category. During the last five years, we have been able to enjoy his passion and infectious attitude for football on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” among other media outlets.
With his strong media personality, it was only a matter of time he moved on, and today will be that day. He announced on “GMFB” he will be moving to “CBS This Morning” and take on a co-host role. He’s replacing longtime newsman Anthony Mason.
It's not goodbye, it's see you later.
So proud of our guy @nateburleson. pic.twitter.com/tgBBAauKCf
— GMFB (@gmfb) August 11, 2021
Burleson will continue as an analyst on “The NFL Today” and will take on appearances on NFL Network on “NFL GameDay” and “NFL Total Access.” Still, the days of seeing segments like “Toe Drag Swag” will be few and far between moving on from his everyday role from “GMFB” come September.
Burleson had a nice 11-year career in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions. He continued his love for Detroit with the famous 2018 draft speech, reminding the nation that Detroit is the home of America’s heartbeat and praising blue-collar workers.
The opportunities Burleson has received since he retired are much deserved, and like everything else, he will run with this one and make the best he can. Again, we give Burleson the utmost appreciation for his time in Detroit and wish him good luck on this endeavor and future ones that surely will come.