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ESPN nears final booths for NFL Network’s seven games

8/18/2026

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ESPN is close to finalizing broadcast booths for seven regular-season games that NFL Network will televise.
Dave Pasch with Kurt Warner and Bob Wichusen with Louis Riddick are slated as primary commentators, while Jason Kelce could join on some games but his role remains fluid.
Five games belong to the early-morning European package—three in London, one in France, one in Madrid—while the other two will air domestically on Saturday, December 26.

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ESPN is close to finalizing broadcast booths for seven regular-season games that NFL Network will televise.
Dave Pasch with Kurt Warner and Bob Wichusen with Louis Riddick are slated as primary commentators, while Jason Kelce could join on some games but his role remains fluid.
Five games belong to the early-morning European package—three in London, one in France, one in Madrid—while the other two will air domestically on Saturday, December 26.