Michael Irvin Says He’s ‘Baffled’ After NFL Network Announces He’s Been Pulled From Super Bowl Coverage Over Misconduct Allegation

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin said he’s “baffled” after the NFL Network announced the sports commentator has been pulled from the network’s coverage leading up to Super Bowl LVII over a misconduct allegation.

“Michael Irvin will not be a part of NFL Network’s Super Bowl LVII week coverage,” Alex Riethmiller, spokesperson NFL Media, said Dallas Morning News reporter Michael Gehlken.

Gehlken and Irvin talked about an unspecified claim that a woman brought against the former Dallas Cowboys star. It was about an alleged encounter that occurred in the lobby at his hotel in Arizona Sunday evening.

“Honestly, I’m a bit baffled with it all,” Irvin shared. “This all happened in a 45-second conversation in the lobby. When I got back after going out … I came into the lobby, and I talked to somebody. I talked to this girl. I don’t know her, and I talked to her for about 45 seconds.”

After an allegation of misconduct against Michael Irvin, NFL Network has removed Michael Irvin’s coverage of Super Bowl LVII. https://t.co/y0JuZdDjcu

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“We shook hands,” He added. “Then, I left. … That’s all I know.”

According to the NFL broadcaster, he was out drinking with a friend and returned to the lobby to speak to a woman.

“It was just a friendly conversation,” The ex-NFL star shared.  “‘What’s up?’ I don’t even know … I am totally perplexed.”

Gehlekn was also told by Irvin that they had a short conversation. “physical” They were both successful.

“What law did I break?” The sports commentator was asked. “There was definitely nothing physical. … That’s honestly all that happened. Nobody was in my room. It was a 45-second conversation in the lobby, a handshake and we left … I don’t know. I don’t know what this is, and it’s running me crazy.”

Irvin was charged with sexual assault in 2007 but has never been charged. The incident occurred at a Florida casino. New York Post noted. He filed a counterclaim after he was faced with a civil case. The matter was ultimately settled out of Court.

2017 saw another accusation against him for sexual assault. He denied all allegations. The outlet stated that no charges were ever brought against him.

Gehlekn later updated his piece to reflect that ESPN confirmed to him that Irvin’s appearance, planned for Friday on the network, had been canceled as well.

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