After unexpected NFLN layoff, Tom Pelissero lands at Netflix
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- ESPN laid off NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero last month despite him having one year remaining on his contract.
- Pelissero has quickly secured a new role with Netflix as a sideline reporter and NFL Insider for their five-game NFL slate in 2026.
- He will co-host The Ringer NFL Show and appear on other NFL podcasts produced by The Ringer, as well as make weekly appearances on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
- Netflix streams these podcasts, expanding Pelissero's presence across multiple NFL media platforms.
- ESPN released Pelissero from the remainder of his contract, allowing him to pursue new opportunities with Netflix and The Ringer.
