Mike Tirico misses Bears-Buccaneers broadcast due to health issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Mike Tirico will not call the 'Sunday Night Football' game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 8 due to a health issue. In a statement from NBC, Tirico expressed regret about missing the game and anticipates returning next week. Noah Eagle will take over the play-by-play duties for this matchup. Tirico has been part of the Sunday Night Football team since 2022, following his transition from Al Michaels.
- •Tirico announced his absence due to a health issue.
- •Noah Eagle will replace Tirico for tonight's game.
- •Tirico has been with NBC since 2016.
- •He joined the Sunday Night Football team in 2022.
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — NBC’s Mike Tirico explains last-minute absence from Bears-Buccaneers broadcast
"The veteran play-by-play caller will miss the 'Sunday Night Football' game
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