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ESPN Negotiates Pat McAfee Extension, Switches to DraftKings

6/2/2026

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ESPN is in early talks to extend former Colts punter Pat McAfee’s contract.
McAfee’s current five-year, $85 million deal, signed in 2023, runs through 2028.
McAfee announced a new partnership with DraftKings, ESPN’s official sportsbook sponsor, after ending a four-year, $120 million FanDuel sponsorship early.
Burke Magnus said the show lifted the 18-to-24 demo by 34 % year-over-year last year.

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ESPN is in early talks to extend former Colts punter Pat McAfee’s contract.
McAfee’s current five-year, $85 million deal, signed in 2023, runs through 2028.
McAfee announced a new partnership with DraftKings, ESPN’s official sportsbook sponsor, after ending a four-year, $120 million FanDuel sponsorship early.
Burke Magnus said the show lifted the 18-to-24 demo by 34 % year-over-year last year.