Mike Tirico Replaced On Tonight's 'Sunday Night Football' Broadcast

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated Nov 8, 2026 1:31 PM ET

NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” will be without play-by-play man Mike Tirico on Sunday evening.

The veteran NFL announcer was scheduled to call tonight’s game with Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark. The Bears are set to host the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. However, Tirico will be unavailable tonight.

NBC announced that Tirico is dealing with a health issue. He is being replaced by play-by-play man Noah Eagle.

“Unfortunately, I will have to miss tonight’s game in Chicago due to a health issue. I look forward to watching tonight and can’t wait to be back with Cris, Melissa and the rest of our SNF team next Sunday night in Cincinnati,” Tirico announced.

NBC added: “Noah Eagle will call tonight’s game with Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.”

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It’s unclear what exactly is going on with Tirico, though it doesn’t sound serious. The NFL announcer added that he’s looking forward to returning next Sunday night in Cincinnati.

Noah Eagle is getting a premier opportunity Sunday night

Noah Eagle, who has called NBA basketball, Olympic basketball, college football and NFL games, will be getting a huge opportunity on Sunday night.

The son of longtime announcer Ian Eagle is considered to be a huge rising star in the sports media world. Few broadcasting roles, if any, are bigger than play-by-play man for “Sunday Night Football.”

NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” consistently ranks atop the lists of most-watched events of the week. Tonight’s “Sunday Night Football” game should get tens of millions of views. Eagle will be working alongside Collinsworth and Stark in Chicago.

Kickoff in Chicago is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. E.T. on Sunday night. The game will be airing live on NBC.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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