ESPN is keeping four of its most recognizable NFL voices in-house, announcing new multi-year agreements with Herm Edwards, Jeff Saturday, Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins and Jason McCourty. The extensions ensure the analysts will continue to appear across the network’s signature studio shows and multi-platform NFL coverage.
The quartet brings decades of combined experience to the table.
Edwards, who played and coached in the NFL for more than 25 years, has become one of ESPN’s most respected voices. Saturday, a six-time Pro Bowler, has been a steady presence at the network since 2013 after a 14-year playing career. Hawkins, who played six seasons in the league, blends football expertise with a background in sports technology. McCourty, a Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, joined ESPN in 2023 after 13 years as a defensive back.
Under the new deals, all four analysts will continue to appear on Get Up, First Take, NFL Live and SportsCenter, while also contributing to broader ESPN initiatives.
Edwards will remain a fixture on Sundays, bookending the network’s NFL coverage with morning and late-night SportsCenter appearances. He will also continue his weekly role on ABC’s Good Morning America and help launch the week with multiple Monday editions of SportsCenter. Beyond the NFL, Edwards provides perspective on college football and top draft prospects, giving ESPN a versatile analyst who connects across audiences.
Saturday extends his ESPN tenure beyond a decade, maintaining a role that has seen him contribute to coverage of the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and free agency. His Tuesday and Wednesday appearances on Get Up, First Take, SportsCenter, NFL Live and Pardon the Interruption ensure fans hear from a voice who has both locker room credibility and on-air polish.
Hawkins has carved out a unique niche since joining the network. He will remain a regular on Wednesdays and Thursdays, primarily contributing to NFL Live and Get Up. Last season, he helped introduce a virtual reality segment on NFL Live using technology from StatusPro, the sports tech company he co-founded. The interactive feature gave fans a quarterback’s perspective on game action and underscored ESPN’s commitment to innovation in its NFL coverage.
McCourty will continue to balance his ESPN role with his position as an NFL game analyst for CBS. Entering his second year at ESPN, he will appear across multiple shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season. With a Super Bowl ring and more than a decade of playing experience, McCourty has added depth to ESPN’s analyst lineup while establishing himself quickly as an on-air contributor.
By retaining Edwards, Saturday, Hawkins and McCourty, ESPN signals continuity heading into another NFL season. Each analyst provides a distinct voice and background, giving the network a wide-ranging perspective that blends experience, innovation and credibility.
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