Al Michaels, the longtime NFL play-by-play voice, indicated he would like to continue calling games for Prime Video next season during a recent appearance on the SI Media Podcast with Jimmy Traina.
“I feel really good right now. It’s been a good year. A lot of fun. I love the people I’m working with. So if I had to make a decision today, I would want to come back,” Michaels said.
Michaels, 81, joined Amazon Prime’s NFL coverage for the 2022 season after a storied run calling games for several networks. His move to streaming reflected both his enduring presence in the broadcast world and the growing competition among platforms to attract high-profile sports talent.
While explaining his desire to return to Prime Video following the conclusion of the season, Michaels understands he may not have the opportunity.
“It’s a two-way street here. They could tell me, ‘Hey, we gotta move on. It’s time to make a transition.’ All that. It could happen,” explained Michaels. “As we sit here on this mid-November afternoon, I feel really good. Still love what I do. And again, work with a tremendous crew. So, yeah, I think at this moment in time, I’d like to continue, yes.”
Michaels has shared the booth with analyst Kirk Herbstreit, bringing a combination of decades-long experience and insight into modern NFL strategy. Their broadcasts balance a traditional play-by-play style with the platform’s digital-first approach. For the second season in a row, Michaels and Herbstreit will also call a wild-card playoff game to wrap up their 2025 season.
Michaels’ Thursday Night Football partner initially inked a five-year contract with Amazon in 2022, so he is signed through next season. Michaels is currently on a season-to-season agreement with Prime Video.
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