Jason McCourty joins ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' replacing Ryan Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Jason McCourty has been named the new full-time analyst for ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown,' effective this fall. McCourty, a former NFL defensive back, takes over Ryan Clark's position after Clark was laid off amid recent network cuts. McCourty, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, was under a new multi-year deal with ESPN that emphasizes his role across various NFL programming. This move comes as ESPN prepares for significant upcoming events, including the Super Bowl broadcast in February 2027.
- •McCourty replaces Ryan Clark on 'Monday Night Countdown.'
- •Clark was laid off during a live show in July.
- •McCourty signed a multi-year deal with ESPN earlier this summer.
- •He played 13 seasons in the NFL, winning Super Bowl 53.
- •ESPN is focusing on its NFL coverage with the Super Bowl approaching.
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — Jason McCourty joins ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' to fill Ryan Clark's seat
- 12:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jason McCourty replacing Ryan Clark on ‘Monday Night Countdown’
"ESPN is enlisting one former defensive back to supplant another. The network confirmed Monday morning that Jason McCourty will join the Monday Night Countdown desk of Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, and Marcus Spears, effectively replacing Ryan Clark on the program. Welcome to the Monday Night Countdown team, @JasonMcCourty The @espnnfl analyst will join the…
"ESPN said Jason McCourty will be the new full-time analyst on "Monday Night Countdown." Ryan Clark was previously in the chair.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:57 PMJason McCourty joins ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' to fill Ryan Clark's seat
ESPN said Jason McCourty will be the new full-time analyst on "Monday Night Countdown." Ryan Clark was previously in the chair.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:53 PMJason McCourty replacing Ryan Clark on ‘Monday Night Countdown’
ESPN is enlisting one former defensive back to supplant another. The network confirmed Monday morning that Jason McCourty will join the Monday Night Countdown desk of Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, and Marcus Spears, effectively replacing Ryan Clark on the program. Welcome to the Monday Night Countdown team, @JasonMcCourty The @espnnfl analyst will join the…
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