ESPN, Pat McAfee discuss contract extension over $60 million annually
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
ESPN and Pat McAfee are reportedly in talks for a contract extension that could exceed $60 million per year. Current reports indicate McAfee's deal, which runs through 2028, might elevate his role within ESPN's NFL coverage. His existing contract is valued at around $30 million annually, with expectations that any new agreement will adjust his compensation significantly. McAfee's agents initially sought $100 million per year, suggesting negotiations are active. ESPN's discussions come amid broader organizational changes, including anticipated layoffs following the acquisition of NFL Network.
- •Negotiations for McAfee's extension reportedly focus on over $60 million annually.
- •Current contract with ESPN runs through 2028 and is valued around $30 million per year.
- •McAfee's agents requested a starting figure of $100 million for a new deal.
- •The discussions occur alongside ESPN's planned layoffs after acquiring NFL Network.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee could earn more than LeBron James, Stephen Curry with new ESPN deal
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN, Pat McAfee negotiating contract that will pay him more than every NBA player per year
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Report: ESPN, Pat McAfee are discussing an extension worth more than $60 million per year
"Pat McAfee could soon enter a salary bracket usually reserved for players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry if his next ESPN deal reaches the top of the reported range. The former NFL punter has already become one of the most visible voices on ESPN.
"Pat McAfee may soon become the king of sports media on ESPN. According to a recent report from Evan Sidery on X via The Athletic, ESPN and McAfee are currently negotiating a new contract that would reportedly pay him an…
"Word emerged recently that ESPN and Pat McAfee are discussing an extension to a contract that runs through 2028.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:29 AMPat McAfee could earn more than LeBron James, Stephen Curry with new ESPN deal
Pat McAfee could soon enter a salary bracket usually reserved for players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry if his next ESPN deal reaches the top of the reported range. The former NFL punter has already become one of the most visible voices on ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:00 PMESPN, Pat McAfee negotiating contract that will pay him more than every NBA player per year
Pat McAfee may soon become the king of sports media on ESPN. According to a recent report from Evan Sidery on X via The Athletic, ESPN and McAfee are currently negotiating a new contract that would reportedly pay him an…
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:39 PMReport: ESPN, Pat McAfee are discussing an extension worth more than $60 million per year
Word emerged recently that ESPN and Pat McAfee are discussing an extension to a contract that runs through 2028.
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