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Jason Kelce Mulls Adding NFL Network Broadcast Booth Appearances
8/18/2026, 8:13:07 PM
Potential Booth Role for Jason Kelce
nbcsports reports that NFL Network is nearing a final decision on the broadcast teams for its seven regular-season games. While the network has traditionally relied on the pairings of Dave Pasch with Kurt Warner and Bob Wichusen with Louis Riddick, a report from Front Office Sports cited by nbcsports indicates that former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce could be added to some of the assignments. Kelce’s involvement is described as “fluid,” and no final decision has been announced.
Broadcast Schedule and International Games
According to nbcsports, five of the NFL Network games are slated for the early-morning European package—three in London, one in France, and one in Madrid. The remaining two games will originate domestically on Saturday, December 26, a scheduled date for the broadcasts. The European package has not yet been bundled and sold to the highest bidder.
Kelce’s Broadcast Experience
Kelce currently appears on ESPN’s Monday Night Football pre-game show, a role highlighted by nbcsports. He has also completed a five-episode stint as a late-night host for the same network, demonstrating prior on-air experience beyond his playing career.
Implications for NFL Network Coverage
If Kelce joins the booth, his presence could bring a former player’s perspective to the commentary team, potentially attracting viewers who follow his post-playing media work. The “fluid” nature of the arrangement, as noted by nbcsports, suggests that the network is still evaluating how Kelce’s style would integrate with the established broadcast pairings. The final composition of the booth teams will be confirmed after the network completes its negotiations for the European package and finalizes the domestic December 26 games.
