JOE REEDY
FILE - NBC Sports reporter Al Michaels reports from the sidelines during warm ups before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit will be the announcer team when Prime Video takes over the "Thursday Night Football" package in September. The move was announced on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, ending weeks of speculation. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Michaels, Herbstreit to call Prime Video's NFL package

By Joe Reedy Mar. 23, 2022 03:04 PM EDT
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit will be the announcing team when Prime Video takes

NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, right, of the Dallas Cowboys, and AFC cornerback J.C. Jackson, left, of the New England Patriots, reach for an incomplete pass during the second half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Jackson ready to team up with James in Chargers' secondary

By Joe Reedy Mar. 22, 2022 06:31 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — J.C. Jackson was surprised when he didn’t get the franchise tag

FILE - Chicago Bears' Khalil Mack walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to acquire Mack from the Bears in exchange for two draft picks, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade cannot become official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
New Chargers defender Mack happy to be reunited with Staley

By Joe Reedy Mar. 16, 2022 08:55 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack was watching the television show “Bel-Air” with

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Buck, Aikman going from Fox to ESPN's 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Mar. 16, 2022 02:27 PM EDT
On the first day of the new league year, one of the NFL's top broadcasting teams is

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Mike Williams will remain a valuable part of the Los Angeles Chargers offense for the next three seasons. The wide receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the franchise on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Chargers release oft-injured offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga

By Joe Reedy Mar. 15, 2022 05:46 PM EDT
Bryan Bulaga was released by the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday after playing only

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson runs for a touchdown after an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. New England opted against using the franchise tag on one of the top man-to-man cornerbacks in the league, leaving an attractive option for other teams. Jackson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and leads the NFL with 25 interceptions since then. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
AP sources: Chargers adding Jackson, Joseph-Day, Johnson

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2022 06:13 PM EDT
General manager Tom Telesco has continued the Los Angeles Chargers' aggressive

FILE - Chicago Bears' Khalil Mack walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to acquire Mack from the Bears in exchange for two draft picks, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade cannot become official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
AP source: Chargers acquiring Mack from Bears for 2 picks

By Joe Reedy Mar. 10, 2022 06:07 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since the disappointing end to last season, Los Angeles Chargers

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Mike Williams will remain a valuable part of the Los Angeles Chargers offense for the next three seasons. The wide receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the franchise on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Williams excited to remain with Chargers for next 3 seasons

By Joe Reedy Mar. 09, 2022 04:37 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams led the NFL last season with seven touchdowns

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Mike Williams will remain a valuable part of the Los Angeles Chargers offense for the next three seasons. The wide receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the franchise on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Chargers sign 3-year extension with WR Mike Williams

By Joe Reedy Mar. 08, 2022 04:30 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams will remain a valuable part of the Los

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Feb. 24, 2022 07:30 PM EST
NFL free agency doesn't begin for a few more weeks, however business is about to pick

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay holds the Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NBC's Tirico looks to finish Olympics after Super Sunday

By Joe Reedy Feb. 15, 2022 06:54 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tirico has traveled over 12,500 miles in the air over the

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rams' pass rush of Donald, Miller too much for Bengals

By Joe Reedy Feb. 14, 2022 01:55 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald and Von Miller were able to keep the Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) lies injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Rams receiver Beckham injures left knee in 2nd quarter

By Joe Reedy Feb. 13, 2022 08:37 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s first Super Bowl appearance was a short

NBC Sports analyst Cris Collinsworth is seen during warmups before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos, on, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. Collinsworth is familiar with unlikely Super Bowl runs by the Cincinnati Bengals. He was part of the first two as a player and now gets to call Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Former Bengal Collinsworth excited to call 5th Super Bowl

By Joe Reedy Feb. 12, 2022 06:12 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cris Collinsworth is familiar with Super Bowl runs by the

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals special team coordinator Darrin Simmons fist-bumps defensive end Sam Hubbard before the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. Simmons arrived with the team in 2003 and has been a model of stability. He has had the same punter/holder and long snapper since 2009, which also helped in the development of kicker Evan McPherson. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Special teams coach Simmons enjoying Bengals' Super Bowl run

By Joe Reedy Feb. 09, 2022 03:28 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If anyone can speak about the highs and lows of Cincinnati Bengals

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) tries to tackle Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Kupp's breakout season results in first trip to Super Bowl

By Joe Reedy Feb. 09, 2022 03:27 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The long days of rehabbing from a knee injury in 2018 wasn’t the

SoFi Stadium stands Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The stadium is the site of NFL football's Super Bowl 56, scheduled to be played Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl 56: A viewer's guide to get you through Sunday

By Joe Reedy Feb. 08, 2022 04:03 PM EST
The Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at SoFi

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico works the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Tirico is about to give new meaning to double duty when NBC broadcasts the Olympics and Super Bowl next month. Tirico will anchor the network’s primetime coverage of the Beijing Games, but will also host the Super Bowl pregame show from Los Angeles on Feb. 13 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Super Bowl/Olympics Sunday about to become routine for NBC

By Joe Reedy Feb. 06, 2022 06:15 PM EST
Super Sunday has morphed into Super Gold Sunday for NBC. Next Sunday’s

FILE - NBC Sports commentator Al Michaels reports from the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, on Dec. 15, 2019. Michaels has a lot to look forward to as he prepares to call next Sunday's Super Bowl. This year's game will be in his hometown of Los Angeles and it will be his 11th Super Bowl, tying him with the late Pat Summerall for the most by a television commentator. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Michaels to call 11th Super Bowl before NBC contract ends

By Joe Reedy Feb. 05, 2022 05:33 PM EST
Al Michaels finally gets to call a Super Bowl in Los Angeles and will tie the late

FILE - Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell plays catch before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Minnesota Vikings have entered a fast-paced final stretch of their head coach search. Vikings officials flew to California on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 to conduct a second interview with both Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell and Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Juggling act: Rams O'Connell game planning and looking ahead

By Joe Reedy Feb. 04, 2022 06:39 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin O'Connell realizes there are going to be plenty of questions