Marshawn Lynch is also likely to join in a capacity that includes bits and features.Ī source said that Talib and Whitworth won’t be desk analysts, but rather will contribute elsewhere on Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” studio programming, and other ancillary NFL content. The 40-year-old Whitworth entered the NFL in 2006 with the Bengals, joined the Rams in 2017 and retired after they won the Super Bowl earlier this year.Īs The Post’s Andrew Marchand has previously reported, Amazon’s studio team will include Charissa Thompson as host, and Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman and Ryan Fitzpatrick as analysts. Aqib Talib is expected to join Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” coverage. It is still to be determined as to whether that role will continue now. Aqib Talib made his way into the broadcast booth as a color commentator. RELATED: Aqib Talib Just Exposed Bill Belichick’s Failed 6 Million Plan. Talib will make his broadcasting debut this weekend as the color commentator on FOX for the Washington Football Teams Week 10 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Aqib Talib was a five-time Pro-Bowl cornerback. He has gained acclaim in sports media for his authenticity, and has done a few games a year as color commentator at Fox Sports. From being a lockdown cornerback on a Super Bowl-winning team to snatching chains from rival wideouts, Aqib Talib had plenty of memorable moments during his 12-year NFL career. Talib, 36, played from 2008-19 for the Buccaneers, Patriots, Broncos and Rams. Both are former All-Pros at their respective positions, cornerback and offensive tackle, and both are Super Bowl champions.Īn Amazon spokesperson declined to comment. Former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib caused a social media stir earlier this season when he made his Fox debut as an analyst calling a Washington-Detroit game. Amazon is adding two more former NFL stars to Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” coverage.Īqib Talib and Andrew Whitworth are expected to be part of the studio team, The Post has learned.
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