NFL Network Undergoes Major Overhaul Ahead of 2024 Season

The NFL season is just around the corner, and with it comes a slew of changes to the NFL Network. The network is undergoing a major facelift, with a new round of layoffs and programming changes that are set to shake things up.

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The latest round of layoffs has seen Hall of Fame wide receiver and analyst Michael Irvin let go, along with several other high-profile names. Irvin, who had been with the network since 2009, was taken off the air for a portion of 2023 after a woman made an unspecified allegation against him leading up to Super Bowl 57. He was reinstated after the case was settled, but his time with the network is now up.

“I’m not sure what the future holds, but I’m excited for the next chapter.” - Michael Irvin

Irvin, who served as an analyst for NFL Network on different shows over his 15 years, had a regular role on “GameDay Morning” during the season. He is still working as a guest on FS1’s “Undisputed.”

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NFL Network didn’t explain its latest round of cuts any further, with the network’s vice president of communications, Alex Riethmiller, referring to an April statement that described them as “normal course of business this time of year,” per the Athletic.

NFL Total Access

In addition to the layoffs, “NFL Total Access” is ending after 21 years. The nightly news show is set to air its final show later on May 17, after eyebrows were raised when it took a weeklong hiatus in late March.

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“Insiders,” which features reporters Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero, will tentatively fill the void left by “NFL Total Access.”

NFL Network Layoffs in April

NFL Network parted ways with four on-air personalities in April: Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer, and Will Selva.

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Siciliano and Stark served a number of roles for the network, regularly taking on hosting roles for NFL Network’s coverage of major events. Siciliano also hosted DirecTV’s edition of NFL Red Zone from 2005-2022. Stark remains NBC’s sideline reporter for “Sunday Night Football.”

Palmer was one of NFL Network’s top national reporters, often offering insight on-site before major games. Selva was a reporter who regularly appeared on “Good Morning Football.”

In addition to the layoffs, production of “Good Morning Football” was moved from New York to Los Angeles under mysterious circumstances. The show has not yet relaunched from its new studio.

Michael Irvin Net Worth

Irvin has an estimated net worth of $12 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The 58-year-old hasn’t played since 1999, but he’s a well-known figure even among younger generations as one of the faces of the Cowboys’ 1990s dynasty. A Hall of Famer, Irvin has continued to make money through endorsement deals and his roles as an NFL analyst.

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