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WIP opts not to fill Eagles sideline reporter position for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

WIP opts not to fill Eagles sideline reporter position for 2026 season
Summary

WIP’s Philadelphia Eagles broadcasts for the 2026 NFL season will not have a sideline reporter. Merrill Reese and Mike Quick will cover games without a dedicated reporter, utilizing other WIP personalities for updates. Eliot Shorr-Parks may assume some of Devan Kaney's previous responsibilities, though in a limited capacity. Kaney was laid off in March 2026 as part of company-wide staff reductions. WIP's decision reflects broader trends in Philadelphia sports media, as other outlets have also eliminated similar roles.

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  • •WIP begins 2026 season without a sideline reporter.
  • •Merrill Reese and Mike Quick will remain as play-by-play announcers.
  • •Eliot Shorr-Parks is expected to take on some sideline duties.
  • •Devan Kaney was laid off earlier this year amid company staff cuts.
  • •Similar moves have been seen in other local sports media outlets.
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  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — WIP not replacing Devan Kaney for Eagles broadcasts
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WIP’s Philadelphia Eagles broadcasts will go into the 2026 NFL season without anyone specifically assigned to work the sidelines. Merrill Reese and Mike Quick, entering their 29th season calling games together, will lean on other WIP personalities for in-game updates instead of a dedicated reporter, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Rob Tornoe. Per Tornoe, Eliot…

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