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Herbstreit Stays: Prime Video's NFL Analyst Secures New Deal
3 Oct
Summary
- Kirk Herbstreit has agreed to an extension with Amazon Prime Video.
- His new deal provides Amazon flexibility to pursue other analysts.
- Herbstreit's contract is for multiple seasons, earning eight figures annually.
Kirk Herbstreit has reached an agreement to continue as the NFL game analyst for Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football." This extension comes at a critical juncture for Herbstreit, as it marks the final season of his initial five-year contract with the streaming service.
Sources indicate that the new deal is structured to provide Amazon with considerable flexibility. This allows the platform to pursue other prominent figures in the NFL world should they become available, such as Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay.
Herbstreit's renewed contract is set for multiple seasons and is valued at eight figures annually. This financial commitment reflects his importance to Amazon's NFL broadcast, even as the company reportedly explored options for a more established NFL personality.
Herbstreit's tenure with Amazon has been alongside Al Michaels for the past four years. Meanwhile, his contract with ESPN for Saturday college football coverage is also set to expire. ESPN has indicated no plans to address his status until after the current college football season concludes.
