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Devan Kaney will return to the sidelines for the Philadelphia Eagles radio network this coming season. SportsRadio 94WIP made the announcement via their social media platforms on Wednesday, as the Eagles gear up for their first pre-season matchup tomorrow night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“She did a wonderful job [last season] and she is a very talented broadcaster,” said Eagles radio play-by-play voice Merrill Reese this morning on WIP. “She knows he football and she works hard. Devan was out at training camp every day this year. I think she’ll do a terrific job.”
Kaney stepped into the role last season, filling in for the departed Howard Eskin.
Eskin, who departed the station in December of last year, was unable to resolve “irreconcilable differences” with the radio station. He helped launch the station’s sports talk format in 1986 and recently concluded a 38-year run with the outlet. In an interview with Barrett Media last year, he expressed disappointment that he would be unable to finish the Eagles season on the sidelines. However, he looks back on his days covering the team fondly and hopes to apply the knowledge elsewhere.
Kaney, who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism from American University, joined SportsRadio 94WIP three years ago. Since then, she has contributed to the morning drive program with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie, while also working as a betting analyst for the BetQL Network. Additionally, Kaney was on the air last week co-hosting editions of the morning program alongside Tom Kelly.
Furthermore, Kaney also works as a weekend sports anchor for FOX 29 News Philadelphia and as an in-arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers. She formerly worked as a sideline reporter for NBC Sports, ESPN, and the Philadelphia Wings, along with hosting at SuperBook Sports and Newsy. Moreover, Kaney also hosted the Eagles postgame show for JAKIB Media Sports for two seasons.
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