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Chris Berman to Retire After 50 Years at ESPN

2/27/2026

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Chris Berman (ESPN) will retire after the 2029 NFL season, ending nearly 50 years with ESPN.
In a CNBC Sports podcast interview, he expressed pride in his career and the network, saying, "I think the nation’s more than had enough of me."
He helped relaunch NFL Primetime with Booger McFarland.
He seeks a gold Mickey Mouse watch as a retirement gift.
He remains key in ESPN's upcoming Super Bowl coverage.

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Chris Berman (ESPN) will retire after the 2029 NFL season, ending nearly 50 years with ESPN.
In a CNBC Sports podcast interview, he expressed pride in his career and the network, saying, "I think the nation’s more than had enough of me."
He helped relaunch NFL Primetime with Booger McFarland.
He seeks a gold Mickey Mouse watch as a retirement gift.
He remains key in ESPN's upcoming Super Bowl coverage.