Tom Pelissero takes new roles after leaving ESPN
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Tom Pelissero has secured positions with Netflix and The Ringer following his layoff from ESPN. Netflix announced Pelissero will serve as an NFL insider and sideline reporter for its 2026 NFL broadcasts, debuting with the September 10 game between the 49ers and Rams in Melbourne. He will also co-host "The Ringer NFL Show" and contribute to NFL podcasts, including a weekly spot on "The Bill Simmons Podcast." Pelissero expressed gratitude to his former colleagues at NFL Network, where he worked since 2017, and shared his excitement about his new opportunities.
- •Pelissero joins Netflix as a sideline reporter for NFL games.
- •First game is 49ers vs. Rams on September 10, 2026.
- •He co-hosts 'The Ringer NFL Show' and contributes to podcasts.
- •Pelissero was laid off from ESPN after the NFL Network acquisition.
- •He worked at NFL Network since 2017, becoming a top insider.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider Tom Pelissero lands new jobs after ESPN layoff
"After being laid off by ESPN last month, NFL insider Tom Pelissero has a few new jobs.
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