After rumblings last month that an extension was imminent, ESPN and Field Yates have agreed to a multi-year deal.
Yates will continue to host Fantasy Focus Football and Fantasy Football Now on ESPN2. He will also continue to be a contributor to various NFL shows including NFL Live and SportsCenter.
“It’s been an honor to call ESPN home for a decade already, and I couldn’t be more excited for what we have in store for this football season and beyond. ESPN’s commitment to both the NFL and Fantasy Football has never been stronger and to call our long list of talented analysts my teammates is something I will never take for granted. Finding a job where you can watch football and then analyze it daily is hitting the job jackpot, and I’m grateful to ESPN for its continued faith in my work.”
Yates joined ESPN in 2012 after spending two seasons in the scouting department and coaching staff of the Kansas City Chiefs. He also worked for the New England Patriots front office.
“Field is the epitome of versatility,” said Scott Clark, Vice President, Fantasy & Betting Content. “He is a rare talent that can move seamlessly from host to analyst to insider, from NFL Live to Fantasy, from on-air work to written columns, and from podcasts to social media. He is a master across everything we do at ESPN, and we are thrilled that he will continue to be a big part of our NFL and Fantasy content for years to come.”
