Two years after leaving his Amazon job, Aqib Talib returns to the media

After his playing career ended, cornerback Aqib Talib had all the makings of a star in NFL coverage. Fresh, authentic, original and different – his regular games with Fox became a must-see, even if the teams involved were unmissable.

Talib caught Amazon's attention and was hired by Amazon to work on Thursday nights before games. It would have happened if he hadn't been present at a youth soccer game that ended with his brother shooting and killing a man. Talib eventually stepped aside from the Amazon role.

Last year, Talib’s brother pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 37 years in prison.

Two years later, Talib is back in the media spotlight. Via Nick Kosmider of TheAthletic.com, Talib and fellow former Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. an alternative program will work for tonight's game against the Packers. It will be available to Colorado residents on the team's website and mobile app. James Palmer, formerly of NFL Network, will likely host/control the two big personalities.

“We already have the excitement and the feeling of what it's going to be, man,” Talib said. “As soon as we heard about it, we could picture it in our head. It's fun when people can react in the chat there. I'm sure the chat will be going. We'll have guests and obviously we'll react to the game, but we can do our own thing and see where it goes. We'll just resonate with Broncos Country and we're excited.”

Somewhat surprising is the article from TheAthletic.com, which is owned by the New York Timesmakes no mention of Talib's brief career as a broadcaster. Regardless, this could be the fresh start he needed.

No charges have been filed against Talib in connection with the murder, but as of August last year, a civil lawsuit was pending against him in connection with the death.