The former Indianapolis Colts punter, whose daily sports show has become one of the biggest in the country, would also take on a significantly expanded role in the network’s NFL coverage under the potential new deal, The Athletic reported.
McAfee, 39, has two years remaining on his current ESPN contract, which includes a licensing and production agreement for “The Pat McAfee Show” plus additional pay for his work as an analyst on “College GameDay” and other programs. The Athletic said the extension being negotiated by McAfee’s representatives could be worth more than double his existing deal.
McAfee first joined ESPN three years ago after leaving an agreement with FanDuel. He had previously been a contributor to the network’s college football coverage. His current deal simulcasts “The Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN, ESPN+, and his YouTube channel, while also featuring him hosting alternate broadcasts of major events, including College Football Playoff games and most recently NBA Finals Game 3.