Michael Irvin, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, has reportedly not been renewed at NFL Network due to budget cuts and changes, according to the New York Post. Irvin, 58, joined NFL Network in 2009 as an analyst and was featured on GameDay Morning. He also contributed to FS1’s Undisputed.
In February 2023, Irvin was pulled from Super Bowl week coverage after a harassment accusation. However, he later settled a defamation lawsuit against Marriott Hotels and returned to the network. Reports in April 2023 indicated that Irvin remained suspended and would not be part of NFL Network’s NFL Draft coverage. In March 2023, Irvin filed a lawsuit against a woman for false accusations that could have hurt his career, suggesting ongoing absence may have merit.
The lawsuit suggests that Irvin may be a victim of ‘cancel culture’. Other sports headlines include Jason Whitlock’s comments on LeBron James’ narcissism, Colin Cowherd’s 2024 NFL standings predictions, and speculation about the Pittsburgh Steelers using Justin Fields in a new position. LeBron James’ playoff struggles, future plans, and Dave & Buster’s new betting policy also make headlines.