A FOX NFL Sunday star has suddenly left not one, but two networks to join the rival ESPN.
The Worldwide Leader, ESPN, appears set to sign a soon-to-be former Fox Sports and NFL Network analyst and insider.
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On Friday morning, Front Office Sports reported that NFL insider Peter Schrager is in “serious talks” to join ESPN.
The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand confirmed that Schrager is all but ready to leave his current jobs at NFL Network and Fox, as ESPN is the “leading candidate” to sign him.
The two outlets shared that a deal between Schrager and ESPN has yet to be finalized.
However, FOS and The Athletic confirmed that Schrager will contribute to ESPN’s NFL top programs and events if he takes the position.
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Schrager’s work would include appearing on Get Up, NFL Live, First Take, and even the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft which is next month.
The 42-year-old has a wide-range of abilities, whether it’s reporting on NFL news, sharing opinions, and simply providing enthusiasm.
Schrager has been a fixture on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football since its inception in 2016.
His departure from the league-owned network comes one year after it decided to move GMFB from New York to Los Angeles as part of a cost-cutting procedure.
Schrager has also served as a sideline reporter and contributor to Fox NFL Sunday – a popular pregame show for Fox.
Should Schrager leave Fox, he will be the latest sports media personality to leave Fox.
The NFL Hall of Fame head coach Jimmy Johnson retired from Fox NFL Sunday earlier this month after being a co-host for 25 years.
Fox also has uncertainty concerning TV reporters Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews.
Both revealed last month that their contracts with the network expired after the 2024 NFL season.
ESPN, meanwhile, has been on the prowl as it prepares to broadcast its first two Super Bowls in 2027 and 2031.
Recently, ESPN hired director Artie Kempner away from Fox Sports and hired him to be the network’s chief content officer, before now serving as the new director of Monday Night Football.
The primetime game is worked by commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman – both of whom worked for Fox Sports and were directed by Kempner.
ESPN is also trying to keep its over-four-decade coverage of the NFL Draft.