NBC removes Al Michaels from NFL playoff coverage

Al Michaels will not be covering the NFL playoffs, NBC has confirmed.

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Michaels serves in an "emeritus" role at NBC following his departure in 2022.

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He appears on Amazon Prime Video to commentate on "Thursday Night Football."

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Michaels returned for the playoffs, teaming with Tony Dungy.

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Michaels was criticized for the lack of intensity in the match

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NBC assigned Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge to handle postseason coverage.

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Katherine Tappen will serve as sideline reporter for the game.

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Michaels expressed surprise at the possibility of a November move.

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Michaels defended his negative judgment in a November interview.

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Michaels named the years 2006 to 2021 "Sunday Night Football" and the years 1986 to 2005 "Monday Night Football."

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