Since selling NFL Network to ESPN, NFL Media has had to make some changes. While some of those changes have fans sad, a couple of popular talents returning to their ranks might cheer them up.
According to Front Office Sports, NFL Media is slated to bring back several former talents and bringing on several more. Returning to NFL Media are former longtime contributors Andrew Siciliano and Colleen Wolfe along with Michael Yam. Additionally, Trevor Sikkema and Brett Kollman will be joining.
“Welcoming Andrew, Colleen and Mike back, and adding Trevor and Brett to our talent roster strengthens NFL Media with an exceptional blend of veteran hosting, insightful analysis and innovative digital storytelling,” NFL Media VP and head of content Angela Ellis said in a statement, via FOS’ Ryan Glasspiegel. “Each brings a distinctive voice and deep connection to football fans, helping us deliver smarter, more engaging coverage across every platform.”
Welcome Back
Siciliano has a lot of experience working for NFL Network, having previously been with the network from 2011 to 2024. He also works for NBC and is the Cleveland Browns’ radio play-by-play man.
Wolfe and Yam will reportedly be retaining their current roles at ESPN. Wolfe hosts Power Rankings on Tuesdays, while Yam will be hosting NFL GameDay Preview on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.
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ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network brought NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and NFL RedZone distribution rights into ESPN’s expanding portfolio, giving the sports-media giant control of NFL Network programming alongside its existing football coverage. In exchange, the NFL received a 10% equity stake in ESPN, aligning the league financially with the network and strengthening the relationship between two of the most powerful brands in American sports media. ESPN now incorporates NFL Network into its ESPN Unlimited offering.
The acquisition has also produced significant organizational changes. ESPN began integrating NFL Network employees in April, resulting in overlapping positions and a substantial round of layoffs that affected both behind-the-scenes staff and prominent on-air personalities, including Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech and Tom Pelissero.
