Mike Tirico is officially out for tonight’s Sunday night football matchup between the Buccaneers and the Bears at Soldier Field. NBC confirmed the veteran announcer will miss the broadcast due to a “health issue,” a sudden turn that means his milestone 300th NFL game call is now delayed by a week.
A Week 9 Absence
It’s a bummer to hear, especially with the Week 9 action heating up. Tirico himself shared the news, saying, “Unfortunately, I will have to miss tonight’s game in Chicago due to a health issue.” He added, “I look forward to watching tonight’s game and can’t wait to be back with Cris [Collinsworth], Melissa [Stark] and the rest of our SNF team next Sunday night in Cincinnati.” That 300th NFL game is a huge deal, and it’s a shame he’ll have to wait a little longer to hit that incredible mark.
Noah Eagle Steps Up
With Tirico sidelined, Noah Eagle is stepping in to cover the play-by-play for tonight’s big game. Eagle just called the Miami-Notre Dame game in South Bend yesterday, so he’s definitely warmed up and ready to go. Tirico is expected to be back in the booth next Sunday night, calling the Bengals host the Steelers in Cincinnati. We’re all sending our best wishes to Tirico for a speedy recovery and can’t wait to hear him back on the airwaves soon. For now, we’ll be tuning in to see what Noah Eagle brings to the broadcast!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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