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Laura Rutledge Joins Monday Night Football, Opens Up on Anxiety

4/2/2026

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Laura Rutledge, ESPN host and sideline reporter, will take a full-time role on Monday Night Football in 2025.
On the "Sons and Daughters" podcast, she described daily battles with anxiety and self-doubt, saying, "I’m my own worst enemy."
She notes she found confidence during game time.
Rutledge will continue alongside Lisa Salters for the 2026 season.
She previously hosted "NFL Live" starting in 2020 before her promotion to sideline duties.

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Story summary

Laura Rutledge, ESPN host and sideline reporter, will take a full-time role on Monday Night Football in 2025.
On the "Sons and Daughters" podcast, she described daily battles with anxiety and self-doubt, saying, "I’m my own worst enemy."
She notes she found confidence during game time.
Rutledge will continue alongside Lisa Salters for the 2026 season.
She previously hosted "NFL Live" starting in 2020 before her promotion to sideline duties.