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Hall of Famer Joins Netflix NFL
28 Jul
Summary
- Luke Kuechly will be Netflix's No. 1 NFL game analyst.
- He will debut on Sept. 10, 2026, with Rams vs. 49ers.
- Netflix has acquired rights to five NFL games this year.
Luke Kuechly, a Hall of Fame linebacker, is reportedly set to join Netflix as its No. 1 NFL game analyst. This decision follows an impressive tryout with the streaming giant's executives.
Kuechly is scheduled to make his debut on September 10, 2026, alongside broadcaster Noah Eagle for the Los Angeles Rams versus San Francisco 49ers game. NBC will produce this inaugural NFL broadcast for Netflix.
Netflix has secured rights for five NFL games throughout the upcoming season. The slate includes a Christmas Day doubleheader, which will require a second broadcast team to cover both games.
Though not a quarterback, Kuechly brings broadcasting experience from his time as a radio analyst for the Panthers and hosting a podcast. He previously auditioned with Noah Eagle, and sources indicated they developed immediate chemistry, making executives comfortable with Kuechly in the top analyst role.
