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4w ago

ESPN Promotes Molly McGrath to No. 2 NFL Sideline Role

The move consolidates sideline duties as the network adjusts its on-air roster to handle expanded games from its NFL Network rights deal.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Broadcaster Peter Schrager speaks on the ESPN set, Image 2 shows Katie George of ESPN on the sidelines before the Texas Longhorns versus Arizona State Sun Devils College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2025, Image 3 shows Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett being interviewed by ESPN reporter Molly McGrath

Overview

  • Citing reports published this week, ESPN has elevated Molly McGrath to the sole sideline reporter for its No. 2 NFL broadcast team while Katie George and Peter Schrager will not return as that team’s regular sideline reporters.
  • McGrath will also serve as the top fill-in host for Laura Rutledge on NFL Live, expanding her duties from college football to regular NFL sideline and studio work.
  • Peter Schrager is expected to remain with ESPN and could work sidelines on occasional doubleheaders, and Katie George is likely to return to or increase her college football responsibilities.
  • Dave Pasch has been confirmed as the No. 2 crew’s play-by-play voice after signing a multiyear deal, but ESPN has not publicly named the analyst who will join him.
  • The changes respond to scheduling conflicts created by ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network rights, which added international and extra games and has prompted a broader reshuffle of MNF booths and studio roles ahead of the season.