Top NFL Insider Cut in ESPN Layoffs Lands New Job With Emerging Rival
Summary
Tom Pelissero, a former NFL insider for ESPN who was laid off recently, has been hired by Netflix Gameday. He will work as a sideline reporter and NFL insider for Netflix’s live streaming of NFL games starting in the 2026 season.Key Facts
- ESPN laid off several NFL media personalities, including Tom Pelissero.
- Tom Pelissero has joined Netflix Gameday as a sideline reporter and NFL insider.
- Netflix plans to stream five NFL regular-season games in 2026.
- The first Netflix-streamed NFL game in 2026 will be the Rams vs. 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
- Pelissero will also co-host The Ringer NFL Show and appear on The Ringer’s NFL podcasts.
- Netflix has 325 million paid subscribers and is expanding into live sports streaming.
- Netflix aims to become a major platform for professional sports broadcasts.
- The full Netflix NFL game schedule for 2026 includes games on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Day, and the regular-season finale in January.
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