Full Breakdown
Jason Kelce Joins Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner in NFL Network International Booths
8/19/2026, 9:12:43 PM
Core Event
Former Philadelphia Eagles center and ESPN analyst Jason Kelce will serve as an on-air analyst in the NFL Network broadcast booth alongside play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner. The trio will call four of the seven regular-season games NFL Network will televise this season, all of which are part of the league’s International Series.
Background & Context
Kelce retired from the NFL after the 2024 season and has been a regular fixture on ESPN’s *Monday Night Countdown* and the “New Heights” podcast. In 2023 he appeared in Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football booth with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit, marking his first on-air experience. ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network has led to a blended schedule in which ESPN analysts are placed on NFL Network’s limited slate of games.
Timeline
- Oct. 4 – Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders (London) – Pasch, Warner, Kelce
- Oct. 11 – Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars (London) – Pasch, Warner, Kelce
- Oct. 18 – Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (London) – Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick (no Kelce)
- Oct. 25 – Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints (Paris) – Pasch, Warner, Kelce
- Nov. 8 – Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons (Madrid) – Wischusen, Riddick (no Kelce)
- Dec. 26 – Two Saturday games (teams TBD) – one with Pasch/Warner/Kelce, the other with Wischusen/Riddick
Data & Statistics
- NFL Network will broadcast seven regular-season games.
- Kelce will be in the booth for four of those games (Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Dec. 26).
- The remaining three games will be handled by the Wischusen/Riddick team.
Official Statements & Responses
Dave Pasch expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership, saying he is “thrilled and honored” to work with two Hall-of-Fame players and highlighted Kelce’s “multifaceted broadcast work” and deep knowledge of the game. ESPN’s internal communications confirmed that Kelce will continue his regular appearances on *Monday Night Countdown* while also contributing to the four NFL Network assignments. No formal comment was released by Kurt Warner or NFL Network regarding the scheduling specifics.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Early reports described Kelce’s assignment as “fluid” and uncertain, noting that a final decision had not been made. Subsequent announcements from ESPN and NFL Network presented the schedule as confirmed, listing specific dates and matchups. The discrepancy reflects a shift from speculation to an official rollout, but no source has clarified whether Kelce’s participation in the Dec. 26 game remains subject to change.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think I got better as it went. There were a couple [of moments] trying to figure out where you fit in and what to say,” — Jay Biggerstaff Jason Kelce, current ESPN analyst
- “We’re definitely capitalizing on the ability to go and do random things,” — Jay Biggerstaff Jason Kelce, current ESPN analyst
These remarks, made by Kelce in a recent interview, illustrate his perspective on adapting to live broadcast duties.
*The article synthesizes information from multiple outlets, attributing schedule details and statements to the respective sources that provided them.*
