Ron Rivera, the esteemed two-time coach of the year who led the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2015, is now making a splash with NFL Network. The announcement of his hiring was made on Thursday, according to BarrettSportsMedia.com.
Rivera’s coaching tenure spanned from 2011 to 2019 with the Panthers, and then from 2020 to 2023 with the Commanders. Along the way, he faced a personal battle when he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of a lymph node in November 2020. However, Rivera resiliently fought and triumphed over the disease.
In addition to Rivera, NFL Network has brought on board former NFL linebacker Manti Te’o and former NFL receiver Isaiah Stanback. This trio of new hires signals a new direction for the league’s in-house media outlet.
These moves come on the heels of the NFL’s surprising decision to part ways with well-known personalities Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer, and Will Selva. The shake-up in talent at NFL Network has certainly captured the attention of fans and media alike.
Looking ahead, NFL Network viewers can expect an exciting lineup of games this season. The network will be broadcasting seven games, including matchups in London, Munich, and a triple-header on the Saturday of Week 17. Excitement is brewing as football fans anticipate the action-packed season ahead on NFL Network.
