The End of an Era: NFL Network's Total Access Signs Off After Over 20 Years

Total Access, NFL Network's signature weeknight studio show since inception, has been shut down.

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The final episode aired recently, marking the end of an over 20-year run for the show.

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Its cancellation was inevitable as the nightly studio show format lost relevance in the changing media landscape.

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The show struggled to maintain its identity and quality after the departure of host Rich Eisen.

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The move comes amid cost-cutting measures and the league's efforts to potentially sell NFL Network.

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NFL Network never lived up to expectations as a valuable media property for the league.

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