After Layoffs, ESPN Reportedly Taps NFL Legend Steve Smith as Talent Overhaul Continues
Smith is expected to become a recurring contributor as ESPN reshapes NFL coverage after acquiring NFL Network and other league media assets.
- Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is joining ESPN in a recurring role, according to Front Office Sports. The move integrates another prominent voice into the network's expanding football media operations.
- This addition follows ESPN's recent acquisition of NFL Network and other league media assets in exchange for the NFL receiving a 10% equity interest. The integration is reshaping the company's broader football programming.
- Known for his competitiveness, the 16-year NFL veteran finished his career with over 14,000 receiving yards and 89 total touchdowns. His intense personality is expected to bring a strong, familiar voice to studio programming.
- While details remain fluid, Smith could appear on "Get Up," "First Take," "NFL Live," and a forthcoming afternoon show featuring Peter Schrager. The role provides a new platform for his analysis across these programs.
- His arrival comes one week after ESPN announced layoffs connected to overlapping operations following the NFL Network integration. Recent cuts impacted analysts like Ryan Clark and Tom Pelissero, highlighting the network's ongoing restructuring.
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