The Dallas Cowboys are by far the most talked about team in the NFL and Jerry Jones has turned his Texas-based football team into a global brand.
It’s almost impossible to tune into any major sports network without hearing a debate or commentary about the Cowboys — and with the team’s roller coaster ride over the last decade or so — it’s been pretty low hanging fruit.
Still, Dallas moves the sticks and brings fans — and haters — to interact with any program where the Cowboys are the focal point.
It’s no surprise some of the biggest names in sports media in recent history are former Dallas Cowboys stars. Troy Aikman has solidified himself as the top color analyst in the NFL over the last two decades and heads up Monday football duties for ESPN alongside color analyst Joe Buck.
After 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Daryl “Moose” Johnson transitioned into media and has had multiple stops along the way, most recently as a color analyst as part of the FOX crew. Tony Romo is another former Cowboys QB who has found a niche as a color analyst and leads the CBS team calling games alongside Jim Nance.
Marcellus Wiley only spent one year in Dallas but like so many others, used his time there to help bring unique insight into various roles as a network analyst over the years. Two Cowboys former head coaches, Jimmy Johnson — who has been part of the FOX studio crew since he stopped coaching — and now Jason Garrett, have found work in media.
Michael Irvin is one of the biggest names in Dallas Cowboys history and his blunt, outspoken approach has made him one of the most sought after media personalities since his playing career came to an end.
Irvin has reached more Pro Bowls (5) than any Dallas receiver in franchise history, set the NFL receiving record in 1991 and played a major factor in helping the Cowboys secure three Super Bowl victories during his time with the franchise.
From 1991 through 1998, Irvin recorded 1,000-yard seasons in all but one year, racking up an impressive 10,265 yards over an eight-year span. He’s one of the rare players that was inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Fame alongside Emmitt Smith and Aikman.
The Cowboys Hall of Fame WR began his media career as a broadcaster for ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown and has worked for an analyst for the NFL Network since 2009.
He has also had regular appearances as a host on the the FS1 weekday morning debate show Undsiputed with Richard Sherman, Keyshawn Johnson, and Skip Bayless
According to a report from the Athletic on Friday, Michael Irvin is out at NFL Network, while one of the network’s original signature shows — “NFL Total Access” — is done after more than two decades on the air.
This is all part of the continuing layoffs and cutbacks at NFL Network, which have been ongoing for months.
