Love him or hate him, you're about to see a lot more of him on your television. Pat McAfee is reportedly joining ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" ahead of the 2026 NFL season, according to The Athletic.
McAfee, 39, is expected to serve as one of the new members on the set, which will feature Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and Jason McCourty. It marks yet another program at the network that features McAfee, who was reportedly negotiating a deal with ESPN in June that would pay him roughly $60-$65 million per year.
In addition to appearing on "Monday Night Countdown," McAfee already appears on his own daily show and on "College GameDay." By making appearances on "Monday Night Countdown," McAfee could be in line to play a prominent role in the network's Super Bowl coverage in February.
While McAfee will appear on ESPN ahead of "Monday Night Football" games, there's no indication he will appear on broadcasts just yet. The "Monday Night Football" broadcast booth will continue to feature Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
As for McAfee, his "Monday Night Countdown" debut should come in Week 1, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos on ESPN.
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