"Can't Wait to Mute the TV" - NFL Fans React as ESPN Elevates Laura Rutledge’s Sideline Reporting Role and Extends Lisa Salters for MNF

"Can't wait to mute the TV" - NFL fans react as ESPN elevates Laura Rutledge’s sideline reporting role and extends Lisa Salters for MNF

ESPN has announced updates to its Monday Night Football broadcast lineup, with Laura Rutledge’s sideline reporting role elevated while Lisa Salters’ contract gets extended.

Laura Rutledge promoted to ESPN’s No. 1 ‘Monday Night Football’ crew

Laura Rutledge will have even more on her plate this fall. The "NFL Live" host will now have a permanent role on ESPN's No. 1 "Monday Night Football" crew.

ESPN Adds Laura Rutledge to Lead ‘Monday Night Football’ Sideline Reporting Team

She will join Lisa Salters on the sidelines during “MNF.”

Laura Rutledge Takes On New Role at ESPN

Laura Rutledge is adding another major assignment to her already packed ESPN résumé — and it’s one that puts her on one of the network’s biggest stages. On Tuesday, ESPN announced updates to its NFL coverage plans for the 2025 season, confirming that longtime “Monday Night Football” sideline reporter Lisa Salters has signed a contract extension. This year, however, Salters won’t be patrolling the field alone. Rutledge will join her as a second f…

ESPN Drops Massive News Involving Laura Rutledge & ‘Monday Night Football'

Laura Rutledge (Photo By Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images) Some people hear the “Monday Night Football” theme and think of the big plays. Laura Rutledge hears it and gets excited. As now, she’ll hear it from the sidelines all season long. ESPN announced Tuesday that Rutledge will join Lisa Salters as a permanent sideline reporter for all 20 games called by Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Salters this year. It’s a big leap for the longtime “NFL Live” host, …

Rutledge gets full-time MNF role; Schrager to "B" team

The following article "Rutledge gets full-time MNF role; Schrager to “B” team" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN has made Laura Rutledge a permanent addition to its “Monday Night Football” broadcast team. ESPN announced Tuesday that it has named Laura Rutledge a permanent “Monday Night Football” sideline reporter, expanding a role she has held occasionally since 2018. “MNF” will now have two sideline reporters for each game for the…