It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a dramatic change in football commentator teams. We’ve had some one-off changes, like when Tony Romo replaced Phil Simms. We’ve also had the turnstile of Monday Night Football announcers since Jon Gruden returned to coaching a few years ago (a stint that ended mid-way through last season). For the 2022 season, though, football on television is getting quite the facelift.
The New Thursday Night Football
Let’s start with Thursday Night Football, which Amazon has exclusive rights to in 2022. There won’t be simulcasts on FOX or NBC.