Pat McAfee joins ESPN's Monday Night Countdown as a regular analyst
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Pat McAfee will become a regular analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pregame show, joining Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears, and Jason McCourty. This development follows the departure of Ryan Clark from the program. McAfee, who reportedly is in negotiations for a contract potentially worth $65 million a year, is also expected to maintain his roles on ESPN's daily talk show and College GameDay. He will play a significant part in ESPN’s Super Bowl 61 coverage, marking the network's first broadcast of the event.
- •McAfee joins ESPN's Monday Night Countdown alongside notable analysts.
- •Ryan Clark recently exited the Countdown show.
- •McAfee's contract could be valued at $65 million per year.
- •He will continue hosting his daily talk show on ESPN.
- •ESPN will air Super Bowl 61, with McAfee playing a key role.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' changes include... even more Pat McAfee
"ESPN apparently knows no limit when it comes to Pat McAfee.
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