As the NFL season rapidly approaches, networks are finalizing their coverage plans.
The Post has learned that Sports Illustrated’s lead NFL insider, Albert Breer, is in advanced talks to join Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” coverage on Prime Video.
Breer is expected to serve as an editorial consultant and on-air contributor. However, sources indicate that the deal has not yet been finalized.
Previously, the role of Amazon’s editorial consultant was held by legendary ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen, who passed away this past March at 72 after a battle with throat cancer.
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Breer, who took over from Peter King as the author of SI’s weekly “Monday Morning Quarterback” column in 2018 after King departed for NBC, will continue his duties at Sports Illustrated. Before SI, Breer worked for the Boston Globe and NFL Network. He is also a regular guest on national talk shows hosted by Colin Cowherd, Rich Eisen, and Dan Patrick.
An Amazon spokesperson declined to comment on the matter, and Breer did not respond to a text message seeking comment.
Amazon is entering its third season airing “Thursday Night Football,” and its studio show, hosted by Charissa Thompson alongside Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth, Tony Gonzalez, and Richard Sherman, has received high praise.
The addition of Breer, if confirmed, is expected to further enhance their coverage.
