Kirk Herbstreit extends contract with Amazon Prime Video for NFL broadcasts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit has signed a contract extension with Amazon Prime Video to continue his role as an NFL game analyst for 'Thursday Night Football'. The deal, which comes as Herbstreit was entering the final year of his previous contract, allows Amazon to pursue high-profile replacements if top targets like Sean McVay become available. Financial details are not disclosed, but the new contract is reportedly for a shorter duration than his initial five-year agreement.
- •Herbstreit will remain with Amazon Prime Video next season.
- •The new contract reportedly offers Amazon flexibility for future changes.
- •Sean McVay and others could be potential targets for replacement.
- •Initial report on the extension comes from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.
- •Details on the financial terms of the extension are not available.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit signs extension with Amazon Prime Video — but there's one big catch
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit, Amazon agree to 'Thursday Night Football' extension, per report
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Amazon Prime reportedly signs Kirk Herbstreit to extension, but leaves door open for high-profile replacement
"Herbstreit's contract gives him plenty of security. It also leaves Amazon in a position to secure Rams head coach Sean McVay, should he become available.
"Kirk Herbstreit signed an extension with Amazon Prime Video to remain as the streaming service's game analyst, The Athletic reported.
"Kirk Herbstreit reportedly re-upped with Amazon Prime Video.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:23 PMKirk Herbstreit signs extension with Amazon Prime Video — but there's one big catch
Herbstreit's contract gives him plenty of security. It also leaves Amazon in a position to secure Rams head coach Sean McVay, should he become available.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 2:43 PMKirk Herbstreit, Amazon agree to 'Thursday Night Football' extension, per report
Kirk Herbstreit signed an extension with Amazon Prime Video to remain as the streaming service's game analyst, The Athletic reported.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 2:20 PMAmazon Prime reportedly signs Kirk Herbstreit to extension, but leaves door open for high-profile replacement
Kirk Herbstreit reportedly re-upped with Amazon Prime Video.
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