Also: Dianna Russini plans a comeback.
September 9, 2026
As Inside the NFL prepares for its second season streaming on X, the show is making a massive change. For the first time in its 50-year history, the NFL Films property won’t feature a traditional panel of analysts, which had previously been a staple of the program.
—Ryan Glasspiegel
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