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How Pat McAfee, ESPN can reach record-setting $60 million contract
- On Tuesday, ESPN entered negotiations with Pat McAfee, former Indianapolis Colts punter, for a contract extension potentially worth more than $60 million per year for the 39-year-old host.
- Represented by TKO/WME agents Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro, McAfee's potential deal could double his current $30 million annual compensation, reflecting ESPN's efforts to retain top talent.
- Hosting alternate broadcasts for the NBA Finals and serving as an analyst on "College GameDay," McAfee has become central to ESPN's record viewership across multiple sports properties.
- His tenure has included public apologies to University of Mississippi student Mary Kate Cornett for discussing an unsupported rumor and for remarks about Caitlin Clark in 2024.
- Securing this extension would make McAfee ESPN's highest-paid employee in network history, cementing his role as a cornerstone of the network's long-term sports programming strategy.
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Pat McAfee, ESPN reportedly near deal worth over $60 million
ESPN and sports media personality Pat McAfee are in talks on a contract extension that could pay the popular host between $60 million and $65 million annually, according to sources cited by The Athletic. McAfee, who currently has two years remaining on a deal worth nearly $30 million per year, could see his pay more...
Pat McAfee could land ESPN deal worth more than $60M per year
Pat McAfee could be in line for one of the biggest paydays in sports media. ESPN and McAfee’s representatives are discussing a contract extension that could pay him more than $60 million per year, according to The Athletic.
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C 37%
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