Aqib Talib splits with Amazon after brother allegedly shot, killed youth football coach
Aqib Talib won’t be joining Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” broadcast team after all.
Aqib told the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Sunday that, following the arrest of his brother after a shooting earlier this month, he will be stepping away from his role with Amazon.
Just spoke to Aqib Talib. In light of the recent tragedy, he is going to step aside from his broadcasting duties at Amazon to spend time with his family.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 22, 2022
Aqib was set to join Amazon as an analyst for its “Thursday Night Football” coverage this season.
Aqib brother, Yaqub Talib, turned himself into the Dallas County Jail earlier this month and is now facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed a youth football coach. Aqib was present for the incident, and witnesses told WFAA last week that Aqib instigated the fight by crossing the field during a game and confronting referees.
Aqib’s lawyer said in a statement after the shooting that he was “very distraught and devastated.”
“Aqib Talib was present when this unfortunate incident occurred and is very distraught and devastated over this terrible loss of life,” his lawyer said. “He would like to convey his condolences to the family of the victim and to everyone who witnessed this unfortunate tragedy.”
Aqib played in the league for 12 seasons from 2008-2019, first with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before spending time with the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams. The 36-year-old defensive back was named a Pro Bowler five times and won a Super Bowl with the Broncos.
Aqib spent time with Fox as an analyst after retiring from the NFL in 2020.
