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Boomer Esiason estimates $100k for weekly NFL segment with Chris Russo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Boomer Esiason estimates $100k for weekly NFL segment with Chris Russo

Summary

Boomer Esiason discussed a potential weekly segment on Chris Russo’s SiriusXM show during their WFAN radio program. Esiason, when pressed for a fee, estimated he would charge around $100,000 for a 20-minute weekly call-in, speculating it would cover a 25-week period starting at the beginning of the NFL season. This estimate reflects the growing trend of high-profile former players engaging in media roles. Russo has expressed willingness to collaborate further with WFAN and Esiason, especially with upcoming NFL coverage. The discussions were initiated after Esiason received a voicemail from Russo suggesting a possible proposal.

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Key Details

•Esiason received a voicemail proposal from Russo about a weekly segment.
•Esiason estimates $100k for 25 segments over the NFL season.
•Russo's interest in Esiason may align with upcoming NFL coverage.
•Previous deals highlighted include Pat McAfee's seven-figure arrangement with Aaron Rodgers.
•Russo seeks to replace Stugotz in his NFL picks segment.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Boomer Esiason would charge Chris Russo $100k for weekly NFL radio hit

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If Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is going to ask Boomer Esiason to do a weekly spot on his SiriusXM Radio show, he should know the former NFL MVP doesn’t come cheap. Esiason recently received a cryptic voicemail from Russo proposing a potential opportunity. After sharing the voicemail with co-host Gregg Giannotti on their WFAN radio…
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