CBS Books Slew of Ex-NFL Greats for Guest Star Stints
Matt Richenthal at .Are you ready for some football... players as surprising guest stars, CBS Fanatics?
With the network having acquired rights to Thursday night games this fall, a quartet of former greats will be stopping by some of your favorite CBS drama over the next few weeks.
To wit:
- Tony Gonzalez, the greatest tight end in league history, will play Special Agent Tony Francis on NCIS Season 12 Episode 2, airing September 30.
- Former Bengals signal-caller Boomer Esiason will play himself on the October 3 installment of Blue Blood, paying a visit to Frank Reagan’s office during the episode.
- Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson will snap a selfie with McGarrett on the Halloween episode of Hawaii Five-0 Season 5.
- Phil Simms, Super Bowl-winning quarterback and lead CBS football analyst, will play himself as an associate of Sherlock’s, who has a surprising, little-known talent. This episode will air on November 13.
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