Jason Kelce has landed his first gig post NFL. Kelce, who recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, is heading to ESPN to be part of its Monday Night Countdown pregame show, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to Deadline.
He reportedly had been sought after by multiple networks. The news was first reported by The Athletic. The show is currently hosted by Scott Van Pelt and a panel including Robert Griffin III, Adam Schefter, Ryan Clark, Marcus Spears and Michelle Beisner-Buck.
The deal is expected to be announced during the ESPN/Disney upfront presentation to advertisers on May 14. ESPN declined comment.
Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL at an emotional press conference in March after 13 seasons as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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