NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Lands Shocking New Job After Being Fired By ESPN

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Last month, Tom Pelissero got the worst news of his career. The sports media landscape changed when ESPN fired him from his job. The longtime NFL insider joined the organization following its acquisition of NFL Network earlier this year.

ESPN decided to let Tom Pelissero go amid broader cost-cutting measures affecting multiple on-air talents. His exit came shortly after the Worldwide Leader in Sports dismissed analyst Ryan Clark.

It certainly did not take Pelissero long to find his new stomping grounds.

A Major Shakeup in Sports Media

A sudden media layoff actually led directly to a massive career upgrade.

Tom Pelissero is currently proving that a professional setback can pave the way for a historic streaming deal. Last month, the sports world was stunned when executive coordinators abruptly included him in a heavy round of job cuts.

Despite having a full year remaining on his contract, he suddenly found himself searching for a new broadcast home. Fortunately, the highly respected insider did not remain on the open market for very long.

The Blockbuster Netflix Deal for Tom Pelissero

According to official network press releases, Netflix has successfully signed the talented reporter for the upcoming football season. Specifically, Tom Pelissero will serve as the primary sideline reporter for the platform’s exclusive five-game holiday schedule.

In addition to his television duties, he is expanding his presence across the digital podcast space. Furthermore, he will officially co-host a major football program while making weekly appearances alongside legendary analyst Bill Simmons.

Tom Pelissero has established himself as one of the premier NFL Insiders and sports journalists in the media industry. He earned a prestigious Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award for projects during his time at USA TODAY.

During his tenure covering the Green Bay Packers, he won multiple awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Milwaukee Press Club.

Pelissero spent nine seasons as a prominent face of the NFL Network before ESPN grabbed it. Now, he is heading to Netflix for the foreseeable future.