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Laura Rutledge Admits Past Use of Burner Phone

9/9/2025

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Laura Rutledge has hosted ESPN's NFL Live for several years, gaining recognition in college football and NFL coverage.
In 2025, she became a co-lead sideline reporter for Monday Night Football alongside Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
On Andrew Marchand's podcast, Rutledge revealed her past use of a burner phone and a fake Twitter account.
She created the account to defend her husband, ex-MLB player Josh Rutledge, during his time with the Angels.
Rutledge acknowledged this behavior was wrong and emphasized she no longer engages in it.

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Story summary

Laura Rutledge has hosted ESPN's NFL Live for several years, gaining recognition in college football and NFL coverage.
In 2025, she became a co-lead sideline reporter for Monday Night Football alongside Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
On Andrew Marchand's podcast, Rutledge revealed her past use of a burner phone and a fake Twitter account.
She created the account to defend her husband, ex-MLB player Josh Rutledge, during his time with the Angels.
Rutledge acknowledged this behavior was wrong and emphasized she no longer engages in it.