Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is hired as an analyst for NFL game broadcasts on Netflix, outlets report. Multiple sources describe Kuechly as Netflix’s No. 1 NFL game analyst, following his NFL career as a linebacker and his work in media since retirement. One report states that Kuechly’s Netflix debut is scheduled for September 10, when Netflix broadcasts the Rams vs. 49ers game from Australia. Other coverage frames the hire as part of Netflix’s broader NFL broadcast lineup for the 2026 season. Sources also note Kuechly’s background as a Cincinnati native and his attendance at St. Xavier High School. The reports agree on the core details of the appointment, including the role and Kuechly’s top analyst status, while differing only in emphasis and how they describe the timing of his first appearance.