NFL Star Ray Lewis Joins the ESPN Team

Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis (AP Photo)
Ray Lewis won’t be puttering around his house or getting addicted to daytime TV or surfing the internet following his retirement from the NFL. ESPN has locked in the 12-time Pro Bowler as a studio analyst who’ll be appearing on the Monday Night Countdown and Sunday NFL Countdown as well as other NFL broadcasts.
 
Lewis finished up his playing career with the Baltimore Ravens by helping the team win the 2013 Super Bowl, and among his new duties at ESPN will be working on the network’s Super Bowl coverage team. According to ESPN, Lewis will also be hitting the road each week to join Stuart Scott, Hall of Famer Steve Young and Trent Dilfer during the pre-game Countdown and post-game SportsCenter.
 
The newly-retired Lewis will also be making a weekly appearance on ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike in the Morning.
 
“Ray is a tremendous addition to our NFL roster and he will have an immediate impact on our coverage,” stated John Wildhack, ESPN executive vice president, production. “One of the most accomplished players in NFL history, fans will be drawn to his knowledge, experience and, of course, the passion he always exudes for the game.”
 
Lewis added: “ESPN is such a big part of how fans watch and experience sports, especially the NFL, so I’m excited to join their team. I’m ready to bring the same level of passion to this next phase of my life as I brought to the field during my years as a player. I can’t wait to work with my new teammates, many of whom I’ve already known for years.”
 
Source: ESPN

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