NBC is reportedly set to offer a massive contract extension to "Sunday Night Football" analyst Cris Collinsworth, securing his role through the 2029-30 NFL season, according to The Athletic.
At 65, Collinsworth is anticipated to ink a four-year deal, which would enable him to broadcast two more Super Bowls for NBC in 2026 and 2030.
The network views Collinsworth as "the best in the game" among NFL analysts, as per the report, ensuring his continued presence for their premier primetime event each week.
This extension might help Collinsworth bridge the salary disparity with other top NFL analysts. Currently, he earns approximately $12.5 million annually, which is significantly less than the $37.5 million Tom Brady will make under his 10-year contract with Fox. However, Brady's deal is considered an anomaly when compared to the $18 million earned by CBS' Tony Romo and ESPN's Troy Aikman.
Collinsworth's existing contract extends until the 2026 Super Bowl, but this new agreement would keep him in the booth for one of the NFL's highlight games each week.
The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has been working alongside Mike Tirico since Al Michaels moved to Amazon Prime to cover "Thursday Night Football."
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