Jason Kelce, recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, is set to join ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown.” The news of Kelce’s new role comes ahead of an official announcement expected at the ESPN/Disney upfront presentation on May 14. This transition marks a significant shift for Kelce, who has wrapped up a distinguished 13-year career with the Eagles, where he became one of the league’s most respected players.
Kelce will be stepping into the spot previously held by Robert Griffin III, who will shift his focus to college football analysis within the network. The addition of Kelce to the “Monday Night Football” pregame team aligns him with host Scott Van Pelt and analysts Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark.
This move follows Kelce’s participation in last year’s NFL Broadcasting and Media Workshop, indicating his keen interest in sports broadcasting. His brief stint as an analyst during an NFL game last season and his ongoing involvement in the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Travis Kelce, suggest a smooth transition to his new role. Kelce’s switch to broadcasting is part of a broader trend of former athletes moving into media as networks continue to value their firsthand experience and insight into the game.