FOX Sports unveiled its full NFL announcing lineup for the 2026 season. Drew Brees headlines the notable addition, joining the booth full-time for the first time.
What We Know: Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady return for a third season as FOX’s top team, with Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi on the sidelines. Joe Davis and Greg Olsen continue their pairing for a third year, with Pam Oliver reporting in her 32nd FOX season. Adam Amin begins his first full season alongside new analyst Drew Brees, the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee. Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino return as rules analysts.
Who To Watch: (via FOX Sports PR)
| Broadcast Team | Play-by-Play | Analyst | Sideline Reporter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | Kevin Burkhardt | Tom Brady | Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi |
| Team 2 | Joe Davis | Greg Olsen | Pam Oliver |
| Team 3 | Adam Amin | Drew Brees | Kristina Pink |
| Team 4 | Kenny Albert | Jonathan Vilma | Megan Olivi |
| Team 5 | Kevin Kugler | Daryl “Moose” Johnston | Allison Williams |
| Team 6 | Chris Myers | Mark Schlereth | Jen Hale |
What Remains Unclear: Schedule of games for each team is unknown.
What It Means: FOX is banking on continuity heading into the 2026 season, keeping its top broadcast pairs largely intact. At the same time, adding Brees signals a push toward star power, especially after his Hall of Fame induction. Together, these moves suggest FOX wants both stability and marquee names driving its NFL coverage. Ultimately, the network is betting familiarity keeps viewers tuned in.
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