94.1 WIP chooses Devan Kaney as Howard Eskin’s replacement on the Eagles’ sideline
Kaney will take over sideline reporting duties on WIP during Eagles games for the rest of the season, joining longtime broadcasters Merrill Reese and Mike Quick.
94.1 WIP has found its replacement for Howard Eskin on the sidelines.
Devan Kaney will handle sideline reporting duties for WIP for the rest of the season, joining the broadcast alongside veteran broadcasters Merrill Reese and Mike Quick.
Kaney joined WIP in 2022 and was quickly added to the station’s new morning show alongside Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, James Seltzer, and Rhea Hughes. Kaney is also a weekend sports anchor for Fox 29.
“Beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to cover the Eagles sideline,” Kaney wrote on social media ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Eskin announced his sudden departure from the station last week. So far, no reason has been given for the abrupt end of his nearly 40-year tenure with the station.
A spokesperson for Audacy, the parent company of WIP, said in a statement: “WIP and Howard Eskin have parted ways. We thank Howard for his years of contributions to WIP.”
Kaney joins one of the most respected radio broadcasts in the NFL. Reese is the league’s longest-tenured announcer, in his 47th season calling Eagles games. He has shared the booth with Quick, a former Eagles wide receiver, for 27 years.
“I have extolled a few times on the air my deep appreciation and admiration for Merrill and Mike,” longtime CBS announcer Jim Nantz told The Inquirer ahead of the season. “I think they’re the best hometown team in the NFL.”