Aqib Talib stepping away from ‘TNF’ after brother’s arrest
Aqib Talib is stepping away from his role of analyst on Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” in the wake of his brother’s arrest on murder charges.
Talib, 36, told NFL Network on Sunday night that he’s planning to spend time with his family in the aftermath of last week’s shooting death of a youth football coach in Texas.
Talib’s older brother, Yaqub Salik Talib, has been charged with murder in the death of Michael Hickmon.
Aqib Talib, who retired after the 2019 season, was present at the youth game at Lancaster (Texas) Community Park and reportedly was involved in the altercation leading up to the shooting.
Witnesses told WFAA in Dallas that Aqib Talib confronted the game officials. One witness told WFAA that Aqib Talib started the brawl by throwing a punch at Hickmon. Aqib Talib has not been charged in the incident.
Aqib Talib was poised to be part of Amazon’s studio show for the “TNF” broadcasts this season.
Talib had previously worked as a booth analyst for FOX Sports.
–Field Level Media
