Mike Tannenbaum is a seasoned NFL executive and analyst, currently serving as an NFL Front Office Insider for ESPN since 2019. He appears across various ESPN platforms, including Get Up, First Take, NFL Live, and SportsCenter, offering insights grounded in over two decades of front office experience. Tannenbaum began his NFL career as an intern with the New Orleans Saints and later held positions with the Cleveland Browns. He joined the New York Jets in 1997, ascending to the role of general manager in 2006. During his tenure, the Jets made three playoff appearances, including back-to-back AFC Championship games in 2009 and 2010. After departing the Jets in 2012, he served as the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Miami Dolphins from 2015 to 2018.
Beyond broadcasting, Tannenbaum is the founder of The 33rd Team, a football think tank that provides analysis and insights into the NFL landscape. He also shares his expertise as a lecturer in sports management at Columbia University. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in accounting and a minor in sports management, Tannenbaum earned his law degree from Tulane University Law School, where he specialized in sports law. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to the sport, both on and off the field.
