NFL announcer Al Michaels, 81, urged to retire as he commits 'cardinal sin' on air for second week in a row: 'Can't make that mistake

Daily Mail - Oct 2, 2026

Al Michaels is one of the most legendary announcers in NFL history but a repeated mistake on Thursday Night Football has left him facing calls to retire.

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NFL announcer Al Michaels, 81, urged to retire as he commits 'cardinal sin' on air for second week in a row: 'Can't make that mistake

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