NFL Legend Michael Irvin Leaves Network Amidst Budget Cuts and Ongoing Controversy
NFL Network is reportedly not renewing the contract of Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, citing budget cuts, according to the New York Post. Irvin, 58, has been with the network since 2009 as an analyst and also appears on FS1’s Undisputed. He was a key figure on the Sunday pregame show GameDay Morning and is a three-time Super Bowl champion.
In February 2023, Irvin was pulled from NFL Network’s Super Bowl week coverage following harassment accusations. However, he later settled a defamation lawsuit and returned to the network. In April 2023, it was reported that Irvin would not be part of NFL Network’s 2023 NFL Draft coverage. He filed a lawsuit against a woman who made false accusations about his conduct, suggesting a potential “cancel culture” scheme. His ongoing absence from NFL media could indicate belief in the validity of the claims against him.
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