ESPN Announces Decision On Dan Orlovsky For 2025 NFL Season originally appeared on The Spun.
There has been a lot of speculation surrounding Dan Orlovsky’s future at ESPN. On Wednesday morning, all the rumors came to an end.
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Orlovsky has been a key contributor at ESPN since 2018, making regular appearances on “Get Up” and “NFL Live” throughout the season. He also occasionally appears on “First Take” to debate with Stephen A. Smith. The former Detroit Lions quarterback won a Sports Emmy for his work on “NFL Live” this past year.
Following Super Bowl LIX in February, Orlovsky hinted at him taking a break from his work at ESPN. This announcement was made in large part because he wasn’t under contract for the 2025 season.
“You guys know this is the end of the season for me … I’m taking a break. Won’t be on TV for a long time,” Orlovsky said. “Just wanted to say thank you to you guys – Stephen A. [Smith], Molly [Qerim], Shannon [Sharpe] – for a great season. Love being with you guys and love y’all.”
Well, Orlovsky’s contract situation has officially been addressed.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 16: ESPN commentator Dan Orlovsky looks on prior to a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)Ian Maule/Getty Images
It’s been confirmed by ESPN that Orlovsky has signed a multi-year deal.
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“ESPN has re-signed Dan Orlovsky to a new multi-year agreement, keeping the Emmy-nominated personality as one of its lead NFL analysts. The charismatic, well-respected voice continues as an NFL Live mainstay, a Monday Night Football analyst for select games and with an entrenched presence across ESPN’s studio show lineup,” the network’s press release states.
“The 12-year NFL veteran will enter his fourth season as a Monday Night Football game analyst during the five weeks ESPN produces multiple games in the same week. Fellow analyst Louis Riddick will join Orlovsky in the booth alongside play-by-play caller Chris Fowler. This season, the campaign begins in Week 2 (Chargers at Raiders) and continues in Weeks 4, 6, 7 and 18.”
Andrew Marchand of The Athletic previously reported that Orlovsky had conversations with CBS Sports. At the end of the day, he wanted to stay at ESPN.Â
Congrats to Orlovsky on this new deal.
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ESPN Announces Decision On Dan Orlovsky For 2025 NFL Season first appeared on The Spun on Jul 9, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.