
Drew Brees to be Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026
The quarterback's first year of eligibility brings a celebration of his 20‑year career, Super Bowl victory and record‑setting statistics.
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The quarterback's first year of eligibility brings a celebration of his 20‑year career, Super Bowl victory and record‑setting statistics.

The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony in Canton, Ohio, will honor Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri, with presentations by Sean Payton, Jamie Williams, Devin Fitzgerald, Tom and Carlie Irsay‑Gordon, and a broadcast hosted by Rich Eisen, Louis Riddick and Kurt Warner.

ESPN announced major changes to its Monday Night Football broadcast crew, promoting Molly McGrath to sideline reporter and assigning Dave Pasch as play‑by‑play for the second team, while Katie George and Peter Schrager depart. The restructuring reflects the network’s expanding NFL portfolio, including international games and potential Super Bowl involvement.

Kyle Brandt is set to appear regularly on ESPN's studio shows as the NFL season approaches, marking a strategic expansion of the network's football coverage after its recent takeover of NFL Network.

The conference’s Media Days will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT, featuring broadcast on ESPNU, ESPN2 and ESPN+, and streaming via the ESPN app, ESPN+ and Fubo.

From Frisco to Tampa, ESPN’s multi‑network rollout features in‑person reports, streaming on ESPN+, and extensive studio programming to launch the upcoming season.

West Virginia University will be front and center at the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, where Coach Rich Rodriguez and several Mountaineer athletes will take part in scheduled events, including a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

The conference reveals broadcast partners, hosts and the new Monster Energy branding for its annual media event.

With a $27.3 million franchise tag securing his 2026 campaign, wide receiver George Pickens enters a contract year that could redefine his role in Dallas. While ESPN’s Louis Riddick predicts a career‑best performance, PFN’s Jacob Infante cautions that CeeDee Lamb’s presence may cap Pickens’s ceiling.

Kirk Herbstreit will not return as a commentator for EA Sports' upcoming College Football video game, prompting the publisher to consider a fresh lineup of seasoned broadcasters.