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Chris Berman Says He Will Retire After 2029 NFL Season at ESPN

He told CNBC Sport he intends to end his run when his current deal expires to cap roughly 50 years at the network.

Overview

  • Berman said his ESPN contract runs through the 2029 NFL season and that he plans to retire once it ends.
  • Reaching 2029 would make him the first ESPN employee to hit the 50-year mark with the company.
  • The 70-year-old described himself as "semi-retired" as he continues selective on-air work.
  • Recent assignments include the relaunch of NFL Primetime on ESPN+ alongside Booger McFarland.
  • ESPN extended his deal in May 2025 as president Jimmy Pitaro praised his contributions, and he is expected to play a prominent role in the network’s 2027 Super Bowl coverage.