In a surprising turn of events this Thursday morning, NFL Network has announced the departure of several on-air personalities.
Reported by Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Andrew Siciliano, Melissa Stark, James Palma, and Will Selva are among those who are no longer with NFL Network.
Fortunately, Melissa Stark’s position as the lead sideline reporter for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” remains unaffected. Meanwhile, Andrew Siciliano, a beloved figure among fans, is expected to find opportunities elsewhere given his popularity.
Addressing the changes, Alex Riethmiller, a spokesperson for NFL Network, provided a brief statement to The Athletic. He stated, “As is normal course of business this time of year, we are evaluating our talent roster for the upcoming 2024 season and beyond.”
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Riethmiller continued, “That process results in renewals, non-renewals and additions to our talent lineup depending on programming needs. To those departing talent, we give our sincere thanks and appreciation for their hard work and contributions to NFL Media.”
James Palmer, recognized as one of NFL Network’s top insiders and reporters, confirmed on social media that his contract was bought out. In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for his time with the network and looked forward to new opportunities.
Palmer’s statement garnered significant attention on social media, with many fans expressing disappointment over the network’s decision to part ways with such talented individuals.
