ESPN: Strategic Hiring
ESPN zeroing in on Dave Pasch and Bob Wichusen to replace Chris Fowler as NFL play-by-play announcers for non-Monday night games. Pasch and Wichusen will split excess games (8 non-Monday night games in 2026, 7 on NFL Network). Jason Kelce, Kurt Warner, and Louis Riddick in mix for game analyst roles.
Source: Pro Football Talk (NBC)
The leadership read
For ESPN: Sports broadcast talent management roles; Talent development/coaching for Pasch and Wichusen in expanded roles; Production management for 8 non-Monday night games (5 international during college football season). For Pasch/Wichusen's current employers (Cardinals radio, Jets radio): Replace
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 108.5 — Hot (+10.8 vs prior month); Americas signal share is easing (-9.8pts).