On Monday, Peter Schrager bid farewell to his long-standing role at NFL Network on Good Morning Football, and by Tuesday, he was officially introduced as ESPN’s latest NFL personality. His move, which had been previously reported by The Athletic and Front Office Sports, became official through an announcement from ESPN. Having starred for years at both Fox Sports and NFL Network, Schrager held various roles as a sideline reporter, writer, and GMFB host.
In his new role at ESPN, Schrager will enjoy significant screen time. As per the ESPN announcement, he will be featured on all three main daytime shows, including Get Up, First Take, and The Pat McAfee Show. Additionally, he will serve as a “signature voice” for major NFL events like the Super Bowl, free agency, and the NFL Draft, while also making contributions to ESPN.com, podcasts, and radio.
Peter Schrager has joined the @ESPNNFL team🏈
The multifaceted commentator will contribute across ESPN’s #NFL coverage
Later this month, @PSchrags will make his ESPN debut before joining the team in Green Bay, Wis. for the ’25 #NFLDraft
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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) April 1, 2025
The breadth of this talent announcement for Peter Schrager is rare for ESPN in recent years, underscoring the confidence they have in his abilities as an insider, analyst, and overall media personality, reflecting the high regard in which his work is held within the football community. Despite facing documented budgetary challenges, ESPN remains committed to investing in talent for its NFL coverage, with Schrager joining an impressive roster of recent hires like Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Jason Kelce. It will be intriguing to see how he integrates with the global leader in sports. Among the few ESPN personalities who possess the versatility to appear across all those shows is Dan Orlovsky. With Schrager now part of ESPN, attention shifts to the uncertain future of the former Lions quarterback at the network.
