Pat McAfee expands ESPN role following new $65 million contract talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Pat McAfee will take on a larger role in ESPN's NFL coverage next season, becoming part of the Monday Night Countdown. This development comes as part of his reported $65 million contract extension discussions. McAfee, known for his work as a former NFL player and WWE personality, has an existing show on ESPN that also streams on his YouTube channel. He is also expected to contribute significantly to ESPN's Super Bowl coverage in early 2027. Recent public appearances by McAfee have sparked mixed reactions, including criticism for attending an event with Donald Trump.
- •Pat McAfee will join Monday Night Countdown on ESPN.
- •His contract extension discussions involve figures around $65 million.
- •He is expected to play a significant role during Super Bowl coverage in early 2027.
- •McAfee already hosts a show on ESPN and YouTube.
- •Recent public appearances have led to mixed reactions regarding his image.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN makes huge Pat McAfee announcement amid $65M extension talks
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee to be handed new role at ESPN as part of reported $65m contract extension
"Former player Pat McAfee is set to become increasingly involved in ESPN’s NFL coverage in the coming season. McAfee already has a show with ESPN, which also airs on his YouTube channel, but he is now set to feature more heavily in their NFL coverage following his $65m contract extension talks.
"ESPN adds Pat McAfee to Monday Night Countdown for the 2026 season as negotiations continue over a massive contract extension worth up to $65 million.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:23 PMESPN makes huge Pat McAfee announcement amid $65M extension talks
ESPN adds Pat McAfee to Monday Night Countdown for the 2026 season as negotiations continue over a massive contract extension worth up to $65 million.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:42 PMPat McAfee to be handed new role at ESPN as part of reported $65m contract extension
Former player Pat McAfee is set to become increasingly involved in ESPN’s NFL coverage in the coming season. McAfee already has a show with ESPN, which also airs on his YouTube channel, but he is now set to feature more heavily in their NFL coverage following his $65m contract extension talks.
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