After several high-profile departures in recent years,\u00a0Good Morning Football<\/em>\u00a0will head into 2025 without one of its most recent additions. Akbar Gbajabiamila, a former NFL defensive end turned media personality, is officially out after just one season with the show.<\/p>\n The news, first reported by\u00a0Deadline<\/a><\/em>, comes after a noticeable absence from Gbajabiamila since mid-February. His last appearance aired on February 14, when the cast discussed post-season vacation plans and signed off for a break. Since then, he hasn\u2019t returned to the studio or the screen.<\/p>\n Gbajabiamila, who joined the\u00a0Good Morning Football<\/em>\u00a0team in 2024, brought the charisma and presence that fans recognize from\u00a0American Ninja Warrior<\/em>\u00a0and past NFL coverage. Despite being new to the show, he quickly found chemistry with co-hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Peter Schrager. On his final day, Gbajabiamila reflected on his experience, calling it\u00a0\u201csuch a cool experience\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and revealing his post-season getaway plans.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m going to Florida too with [Schrager], but I\u2019m only going to be there for a couple of days, and I\u2019m going to hop over to the Bahamas,\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>he\u00a0said<\/a>\u00a0on air.\u00a0\u201cBut, it\u2019s been real.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Though his comments sounded more like a temporary sign-off than a farewell, Deadline\u2019s report this week confirmed that Gbajabiamila will not return for the upcoming season. The network hasn\u2019t shared any official reasoning for the decision. Whether this was a creative shake-up or a scheduling conflict remains unclear.<\/p>\nGbajabiamila\u2019s Quiet Exit<\/h2>\n
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