The Amazon Prime Video soccer staff on Thursday evening is in full swing.
The corporate has added former All-Professional cornerback Aqib Talib to its TNF ineup, in accordance with him Ian Rapoport on the NFL Network. It can cowl pregame, half-time holidays and bathroom video games for Amazon.
Talib, 36, started his broadcast profession as a Fox Sports activities coloration analyst in 2020 after 12 years within the NFL. It has coated some gamers previously two seasons and added a distinct awning model – like this one on the contact of DeAndre Hopkins in 2020.
Now, Talib will likely be on a weekly foundation on Thursday evening Soccer. He has joined a big crowd that has already included former NFL stars resembling Richard Sherman, Tony Gonzalez and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Amazon can be formally announced Fox Sports’ Charissa Thompson will co-host the corporate, with “Sunday Night time Soccer” broadcaster Al Michaels and ESPN soccer faculty Kirk Herbstreit masking video games from the published sales space.
The New York Put up additionally reported on Monday that former NFL striker Andrew Whitworth, who retired final season, may be a part of Amazon’s protection as nicely.
Talib loved an extended profession within the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins. He received 5 Professional Bowl nods and an All-Professional first-team choice. Talib can be remembered for combating and snatching the chain of former host Michael Crabtree, who was suspended for 2 matches in 2017.