Top NFL Insider Cut in ESPN Layoffs Lands New Job With Emerging Rival
Ex-NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero was recently hired to be the top insider for a streaming giant trying to break into the NFL.
In the wake of ESPN's recent downsizing, a notable NFL insider has found new employment with a rising competitor. Tom Pelissero, once a prominent voice in the league's media landscape, has been appointed as a sideline reporter and NFL insider for Netflix Gameday. This position will see him covering the full schedule of games, beginning with the 49ers vs. Rams matchup in Week 1, which will debut on Netflix.
Pelissero's responsibilities will also include co-hosting "The Ringer NFL Show" and contributing across their NFL podcast lineup, where he'll make an appearance on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" each week. Netflix, which aims to solidify its standing as a major player in live sports streaming, is set to broadcast five NFL regular-season games to its 325 million subscribers in 2026.
As the sports network continues to expand, the addition of Pelissero, a former high-profile NFL insider, further strengthens their position in the industry.
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