Prime Video Hires Dianna Russini's Podcast Co-Host to Replace Ian Rapoport as NFL Insider

Prime Video announced that James Palmer will replace Ian Rapoport as its NFL insider for Thursday Night Football this season. Palmer confirmed the move on social media and joins a broadcast team that already includes Charissa Thompson, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth, Tony Gonzalez and Richard Sherman. Palmer currently serves as Bleacher Report’s NFL insider and recently co-hosted Scoop City with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel. He also co-hosts a podcast with Steve Smith Sr. The hiring follows Rapoport’s one-season stint on Prime, after his exclusive ESPN and NFL Network deals took effect. Prime had reportedly pursued Tom Pelissero, but he landed at Netflix instead, while Palmer’s appointment places another veteran reporter into what has become a rotating role.