Michael Irvin’s abrupt departure from NFL Network due to budget cuts and changes, despite his clear exoneration in a harassment lawsuit and the ongoing debate around ‘cancel culture’.

Michael Irvin, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and analyst for NFL Network since 2009, will not be renewed following budget cuts and changes, according to the New York Post. Irvin, 58, was featured on GameDay Morning and also contributes to FS1’s Undisputed.

In February 2023, Irvin was pulled from Super Bowl week coverage after a harassment accusation, but later returned after settling a defamation lawsuit against Marriott Hotels. Reports in April 2023 indicated he remained suspended and would not be part of NFL Network’s NFL Draft coverage. Irvin later filed a lawsuit against a woman for false accusations that could have hurt his career, suggesting ongoing absence may have merit.

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