Luke Kuechly lands key analyst roles with ESPN and Netflix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Luke Kuechly, the former NFL linebacker, has secured positions as an analyst for both ESPN's 'The Breakdown' with Peyton Manning and Netflix's NFL broadcasts. Kuechly's debut on 'The Breakdown' is scheduled for October, while he will debut with Netflix on September 10. After retiring at 28, Kuechly briefly worked as a pro scout for the Panthers before resigning, opting to focus more on personal pursuits. His rapid rise in broadcasting includes working as a radio analyst for the Panthers and interest from CBS, which has added him in a game analyst role.
- •Kuechly joins ESPN's 'The Breakdown' with Peyton Manning.
- •ESPN broadcast set to debut in October.
- •Netflix's NFL broadcasts will feature Kuechly starting September 10.
- •Kuechly previously worked as a pro scout for the Panthers.
- •He remains a radio analyst for the Panthers.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Everyone wants a piece of Luke Kuechly
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