“Change its team”: ESPN’s staggering $3B deal could push Dan Orlovsky out of the Monday Night Football booth
ESPN's new NFL deal, including a 10% equity stake, is reshaping Monday Night Football. The network is moving away from doubleheaders, leading to a tighter schedule and fewer broadcast slots. This change puts Dan Orlovsky's role on the No. 2 MNF team at risk as ESPN explores new analyst options like Jason Kelce. It puts Dan Orlovsky’s place on Monday Night Football firmly at risk heading into the 2026 season.
ESPN's new NFL deal, including a 10% equity stake, is reshaping Monday Night Football. The network is moving away from doubleheaders, leading to a tighter schedule and fewer broadcast slots. This change puts Dan Orlovsky's role on the No. 2 MNF team at risk as ESPN explores new analyst options like Jason Kelce. It puts Dan Orlovsky’s place on Monday Night Football firmly at risk heading into the 2026 season.
