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Al Michaels Aims for 2026 as Amazon's Voice

11/22/2025

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Al Michaels, the longtime play-by-play announcer, wants to continue as the play-by-play voice for Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football in 2026, after signing a one-year extension for 2025.
The 81-year-old broadcaster says he feels good and that his future depends on Amazon, calling it a two-way street.
Michaels has called NFL games since 1975.
He will partner with Kirk Herbstreit for the Week 12 Bills–Texans game.

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Al Michaels, the longtime play-by-play announcer, wants to continue as the play-by-play voice for Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football in 2026, after signing a one-year extension for 2025.
The 81-year-old broadcaster says he feels good and that his future depends on Amazon, calling it a two-way street.
Michaels has called NFL games since 1975.
He will partner with Kirk Herbstreit for the Week 12 Bills–Texans game.