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Mike Tirico Explains Last-Minute Absence from Bears-Buccaneers Broadcast

Mike Tirico Explains Last-Minute Absence from Bears-Buccaneers Broadcast
World Sports · 14:56:14 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico addressed his unexpected absence from the Chicago Bears versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers game broadcast on Sunday. Tirico, who was scheduled to call the game, was replaced at the last minute, and he later provided an explanation for the change.

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