Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has a new gig.
Kelce has signed a multi-year contract with ESPN, the network announced Tuesday. He will join the “Monday Night Countdown” pregame crew and will be an analyst for the “Monday Night Football” halftime program.
“Jason is a highly respected, Super Bowl Champion with a strong connection to fans,” Burke Magnus, ESPN’s president of content, said in a press release. “Walking off the field and immediately to ESPN, viewers will benefit from his perspective which has been shaped through his years as an established locker room leader and a future Hall of Fame center. Jason’s addition to ‘Monday Night Countdown’ will greatly strengthen our NFL coverage.”
What did Jason Kelce say about joining ESPN?
The Pro Bowl center announced his retirement in March following a heartbreaking end to the Eagles’ season. But he has continued working on his “New Heights” podcast which he hosts with his brother, Travis Kelce.
“Turns out, it was a short retirement! I’m excited to join ESPN, and particularly the ‘Monday Night Countdown’ team. ESPN was a consistent presence in our household growing up and the network helped shape who I am and my love of all sports. To now appear on that same screen is a full circle moment,” Kelce said per the press release.
What other former NFL players are joining NFL broadcasts this season?
Tom Brady will finally be making his broadcast debut this fall. The seven-time Super Bowl champion signed a 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox Sports in 2022 to become their top NFL analyst.
Brady’s first game will be the Week 1 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys, he announced at a Fox media event in New York City on Monday, according to TODAY.com. His on-air partner will be Kevin Burkhardt.
Burkhardt was previously partners with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen, who quickly became a fan-favorite the past two seasons as the network’s top analyst.
In January, Olsen told The Athletic that for the last two seasons he has been planning for Brady to take over as Fox’s lead analyst. His future role at the network as not yet been announced.
“It’s hard to predict how all that plays out,” he said. “But my end goal is to call premiere games at the top of the ladder and that pursuit won’t change regardless of what happens this next year with my current role.”
Former MVP quarterback Matt Ryan, who lost to Brady in the Super Bowl, will be joining the “NFL Today” crew and replace Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason, according to USA Today.
Ryan called games for CBS Sports last season and was also a studio analyst for the playoffs and Super Bowl.
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- Troy Aikman. MNF Game Analyst.
- Joe Buck. MNF Play-By-Play Announcer.
- Dan Orlovsky. Football Analyst.
- Laura Rutledge. Host & Reporter, ESPN/SEC Network.
- Lisa Salters. MNF and NBA Reporter, E60 Co-Host.
- Adam Schefter. Senior NFL Insider.
Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York. He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage.
What did Jason Kelce's wife have? ›
What is the deal with Jason Kelce? ›
It's a multi-year agreement for Kelce, who retired in March after 13 years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles. He will join "Monday Night Countdown" in the buildup to "Monday Night Football" during the 2024 season, and the wild card and divisional round playoff games.
Who is the former NFL player analyst on ESPN? ›
Dan Orlovsky (born August 18, 1983) is an American football analyst for ESPN and former professional football player. He played as a quarterback for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily as a backup.
Who are the ESPN Sunday football analysts? ›
Main Panelists
- Sam Ponder: (Host, 2017–present)
- Rex Ryan: (Analyst, 2017–present)
- Randy Moss: (Analyst, 2016–present)
- Alex Smith: (Analyst, 2023–present)
- Tedy Bruschi: (Analyst 2019–present)
Long before Travis Kelce's whirlwind relationship with Taylor Swift, he was looking for love on reality TV. In 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was the main suitor on an E! reality dating show called Catching Kelce. Below, read all about the series and how to watch every binge-worthy episode.
Did Travis Kelce have his own TV show? ›
He had his own reality TV dating show, “Catching Kelce,” that aired on “E!” in 2016. Kelce will also host the upcoming Prime Video game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”, a spinoff of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”
Is there a Kelce on the Chiefs? ›
Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce signed a new two-year contract Monday with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the highest-paid tight end for the first time in his 11-year career. “It feels good to be in K.C.,” a smiling Kelce said in a video the team released just minutes after he signed the contract.
What car does Jason Kelce drive? ›
Does that make him less cool? The futuristic and odd-looking Tesla truck is hard to miss when you see it on the road.
Travis and Jason Kelce are NFL stars whose celebrity has transcended football, and their parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, share the spotlight with them. Game after game, Ed and Donna Kelce are spotted cheering on their sons, especially as Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs advance to Super Bowl 58, held Feb. 11.
What does Kylie Kelce do for a living? ›
Kylie Kelce - Event Consultant - Eagles Autism Foundation | LinkedIn.
What is Jason Kelce's new job? ›
Jason Kelce is gearing up to tackle “Monday Night Football.” A source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to TODAY.com that Kelce, the recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center will join “Monday Night Countdown,” the pregame show for ESPN's “Monday Night Football.”
Does Jason Kelce have a child? ›
Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce are raising three young girls: Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1. Of his wife, Jason said as he announced his retirement, “She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on.
Did ESPN hire Jason Kelce? ›
NEW YORK -- Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York. He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage.
Who are the ESPN analysts right now? ›
Current ESPN personalities
- Henry Abbott: 2007-present (TrueHoop)
- J.A. Adande: 2003–present (Around the Horn)
- Eric Allen: 2002–present (NFL Live)
- John Anderson: 1999–present (SportsCenter)
- Erin Andrews: 2004–present (College Football, Basketball and MLB coverage)
- Greg Anthony: 2002–present (NBA Shootaround)
National Football League news and discussion with host Laura Rutledge and a team of analysts including Marcus Spears, Mina Kimes, Dan Orlovsky and Keyshawn Johnson.
Who are the ESPN NFL draft analysts? ›
NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Daniel Jeremiah as well as NFL insiders Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, and Field Yates across three networks will provide insight into every pick of the first round. One name missing this year on ESPN's draft coverage: Todd McShay.
Who are the analyst on NFL Network? ›
Current NFL Network personalities
- Jill Arrington: (2018–present) host.
- Taylor Bisciotti:(2016-present) reporter/host.
- Brian Baldinger: (2003–present) reporter/analyst.
- Kyle Brandt: (2016–present) host.
- Bucky Brooks (2010–present) analyst/reporter.
- Stacey Dales: (2009–present) reporter.
- Chase Daniel: (2023–present) analyst.
