Just like the teams it covers, the NFL Network is undergoing some changes.
As reported by The Athletic, the outlet has decided to part ways with four fairly popular on-air talents — with those being Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer and Will Selva.
"As is normal course of business this time of year, we are evaluating our talent roster for the upcoming 2024 season and beyond," NFL Network spokesperson Alex Riethmiller told The Athletic.
"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."
The dismissals are just one example of cost-cutting measures for mainstream media during the past two or three years. Other major outlets are expected to make cuts this year as well, sources told Fanbuzz. That list may include NBA TV and again, ESPN/Disney.
As for the NFL Network, Stark was generally part of the outlet's coverage of major events. She remains in her position as NBC Sports NFL sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football.
Meanwhile, Siciliano has been among the main hosts on NFL Network for nearly 20 years, starting in 2005, when he was the voice for DirecTv's Red Zone. NFL Network lost rights to the program to YouTube last season.
"NFL Network has been paring back costs in all sectors," The Athletic reported. "It recently announced it was moving its popular show, Good Morning Football, from New York to its Los Angeles studios. Thus far, only Jamie Erdahl said she would go west with the program, while Peter Schrager, Kyle Brandt and Jason McCourty have yet to announce their intentions. Selva provided news updates on the program, among his other roles. GMFB, which also was not sent to the Super Bowl this year, is on hiatus until it restarts again in late August."
