Ian Eagle is back in 2018 for his eleventh season as the play-by-play announcer for Westwood One’s Thursday Night Football coverage. He has also called the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Westwood One.
Eagle is primarily known for his work with CBS Sports, where he has called NFL games, NCAA basketball games and U.S. Open tennis. He also serves as an announcer for the Tennis Channel’s coverage of the French Open.
Eagle has also served as the play-by-play announcer for New Jersey Nets television broadcasts since 1995, moving with the NBA franchise to Brooklyn prior to the 2012-13 season. He was the play-by-play radio voice for the New York Jets in 1997 and hosted Jets pre- and post-game shows on WFAN from 1993 to 1996. Eagle was awarded the Bob Costas Award for Outstanding Sportscasting while attending Syracuse University.
Ian Eagle's Posts
NFL Highlights: Barkley, Hurts dominate as Philly punches ticket to Super Bowl LIX
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles use a dominant rushing attack to defeat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game. The Eagles set the tone on their first play on offense when star RB Saquon Barkley… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Barkley dazzles, Eagles advance in snowy win over the Rams
PHILADELPHIA – Saquon Barkley dominates, the Philadelphia Eagles hang on late to beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 and advance to the NFC Championship game. Like in Week 12, Barkley ran for a pair of 60+ yard touchdowns, eclipsing 200 yards rushing for the second time against the Rams this… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Lions edge Packers in Thursday night thriller
DETROIT, MI – For the first time in franchise history, the Detroit Lions have won 11 consecutive games. The mark was reached on Thursday night in a back-and-forth 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Rookie kicker Jake Bates kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Browns sneak by Steelers in snow thriller
CLEVELAND, OH – Behind a late touchdown from running back Nick Chubb, the Cleveland Browns edged the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-19, on a snowy Thursday night at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns improved to 3-8, while the Steelers fell to 8-3. Ian Eagle and Mike Golic called the action on Westwood… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Barkley, Eagles overpower NFC East rival Commanders on TNF
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles used a strong second half from Saquon Barkley to beat the Washington Commanders, take hold of the NFC East. Barkley finished with 146 yards and 2 second-half TDs in the win. Philadelphia trailed 7-3 at halftime, then exploded to secure its sixth straight win. Ian… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Jackson’s MVP performance lifts Ravens above Bengals in primetime thriller
BALTIMORE – Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow each throw 4 touchdowns, the Baltimore Ravens defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-34 in Thursday Night Football thriller. Jackson separates himself in MVP conversation with a stellar second-half performance after Baltimore trailed by 14 at halftime. Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase finishes with 264 receiving yards and… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Wilson’s remarkable catch pushes Jets to Halloween win
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Fueled by a three-touchdown second half, the New York Jets defeated the Houston Texans, 21-13, on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for all three scores, two of which went to wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Wilson’s one-handed 26-yard touchdown catch in the… Read More »
