Trent Dilfer says he will remain with ESPN as an analyst for the 2016 season. In fact, the former NFL quarterback claims he will have more responsibilities than he did before.
A report from several weeks ago claimed Dilfer was joining the mass exodus from ESPN and leaving the network over money. Dilfer, who has been with ESPN since he retired from the NFL in 2008, told Kalyn Kahler of The MMQB that he has actually signed a multi-year contract extension.
“A lot of stuff gets said that isn’t true. I’ve been under contract with ESPN and I am still under contract with ESPN. I will be next year as well,” Dilfer said. “I will be back, and in fact, doing more of an expanded role. It will be Monday Night Countdown and Sunday NFL Countdown. The Sunday morning thing is new for me. I’m excited to be working with the new guys, Matthew Hasselbeck, Charles Woodson – and still working with Chris Berman.
“Is it any different? I like changing things up, I like doing different things and this will be one more thing I’ll get to do.”
While the initial report about Dilfer leaving ESPN may have been premature, it’s possible that there was some sort of disagreement about money that was resolved. There have been some serious budget cuts going on at ESPN, with one of the most respected play-by-play men in the industry already having left for a different network. Everyone’s favorite troll is also leaving ESPN, and fellow former NFL players Keyshawn Johnson and Cris Carter are also on their way out.
