Al Michaels Eyes Return to Amazon TNF in 2026

Al Michaels, the legendary NFL broadcaster, expressed his desire to return for Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football in 2026, following the expiration of his current one-year contract after the 2025 season.

The 81-year-old announcer, who joined Amazon in 2022 after a storied career spanning five decades, shared his enthusiasm during a mid-November interview with Jimmy Traina of SI Media. "I feel really good right now. It’s been a good year, a lot of fun. I love the people I’m working with. So if I had to make a decision today, I would want to come back," Michaels said. He acknowledged the uncertainty, noting that the choice involves both parties. "It’s a two-way street here. They could tell me, ‘Hey, we gotta move on. It’s time to make a transition. All that.’ It could happen. But as of the moment, as we sit here on this mid-November afternoon, I feel really good. Still love what I do. And again, work with a tremendous crew. So, yeah, I think at this moment in time, I’d like to continue, yes."

Michaels' original three-year agreement with Amazon, valued at around $15 million annually according to reports, concluded after the 2024 NFL season. The company extended his role...