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NBC's Mike Tirico sidelined by health issue ahead of Bears vs. Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football

Mike Tirico will miss the Buccaneers at Bears game due to a health issue, with Noah Eagle calling Sunday Night Football alongside Cris Collinsworth.

Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by Fox News ·

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  1. Fox NewsUnited StatesFirst report

    NBC's Mike Tirico sidelined by health issue ahead of Bears vs. Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football

    Mike Tirico will miss the Buccaneers at Bears game due to a health issue, with Noah Eagle calling Sunday Night Football alongside Cris Collinsworth.

  2. DeadlineUnited States

    NBC’s Mike Tirico Skipping ‘Sunday Night Football’ In Chicago Due To “Health Issue”

    Mike Tirico is sitting out this weekend’s Sunday Night Football in Chicago as he recovers from an illness. On Sunday, the NBC Sports commentator announced his last-minute absence due to “a health issue,” with Noah Eagle taking over for him at the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears. “Unfortunately…

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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: Fox News and Deadline. Fox News published it first, on November 8, 2026; the last outlet to join was Deadline, 2 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Tirico, NBC Sports and Noah Eagle.

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