Report: Amazon secures Al Michaels for TNF broadcasts

Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Michaels is joining Amazon Prime Video to serve as play-by-play commentator for Thursday Night Football, according to the New York Post's Andrew Marchand.

Amazon Prime Video is set to take over the NFL's Thursday package in 2022 after successfully bidding for its exclusive rights in the league's last slate of media deals. Thursday Night Football has bounced between networks since its introduction in 2006; it most recently aired on Fox.

Michaels became available after Super Bowl LVI once his contract with NBC Sports expired. The 77-year-old had been with NBC Sports since 2006, serving as the voice of Sunday Night Football. Mike Tirico, the former voice of Monday Night Football, is set to take over NBC Sports' Sunday broadcasts.

Amazon Prime Video previously landed Kirk Herbstreit to serve as its color commentator for Thursday Night Football. Herbstreit will continue to cover college football on ESPN in addition to his new NFL duties.

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