Michael Irvin Out At NFL Network Amid Major Shakeup
deadline.comNFL Network is cutting ties with commentator Michal Irvin after 15 years, Deadline has learned. Irvin’s exit comes amid a major shakeup at the network.
The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver had been at the network since 2009. Irvin made headlines when he was booted from NFL Network’s Super Bowl coverage in 2023 following a complaint from a woman as he checked into his hotel.
Irvin denied wrongdoing and filed a defamation lawsuit alleging he was falsely accused. After being taken off the air, Irvin returned to the network later that year at the start of the NFL season. RELATED: ‘NFL Total Access’ Canceled By NFL Network After 21 Years NFL Network is currently going through major changes and cutting some of its on-air talent.
At the beginning of April, it was reported that Melissa Star, Andrew Siciliano, Will Selva, and James Palmer were getting cut. “As is normal course of business this time of year, we are evaluating our talent roster for the upcoming 2024 season and beyond,” NFLN said in a statement to Deadline. “That process results in renewals, non-renewals and additions to our talent lineup depending on programming needs.
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