If a deal is completed between the two sides, Harlan would reportedly be joining a play-by-play rotation with Ian Eagle serving as the lead announcer on games.
This broadcast peaked with 24.66 million viewers during the 9 to 9:15 p.m. EST quarter hour, indicative of the highest peak audience for an NFL Wild Card game airing on Saturday night since 2022.
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"Russini's second act is all about making the right first impression. That's where the focus should be. Should there be an apology? To the public, no. To those she worked alongside and covered? Absolutely. But that doesn't need to happen on camera."
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