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ESPN is reportedly pursuing Jason Kelce to replace Robert Griffin III for Monday Night Football coverage

When Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL in early March, the longtime Eagles center knew he’d have no shortage of opportunities in his post-playing career. And we could be nearing an answer on what his life after football will look like.

According to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, ESPN is pursuing Kelce to serve as an analyst for Monday Night Countdown — the Monday Night Football pregame show. Marchand added that ESPN would likely have Kelce replace Robert Griffin III on the pregame show as ESPN execs think Griffin has “leveled off” since being hired by the network as a “rising star” in 2021.

Via The Athletic:

While Belichick is sought after, Kelce’s decision is viewed as the linchpin of the NFL TV free-agent season. CBS has several openings on “The NFL Today” with Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms unsigned for next year. James Brown and JJ Watt are inked for the upcoming season, though Watt may continue as a part-timer.

Kelce, who also co-hosts the wildly popular New Heights podcast with his brother Travis, will likely have his pick of the major networks should he decide to go that route. Marchand wrote that CBS and NBC would be conveniently located for Kelce, but ESPN appears aggressive in its pursuit.

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Fan in Gumby suit drinks bear through eye on MNF

The “Manningcast” always features a slate of guests, but this unscripted, beer-drinking cameo had the brothers cracking up.

Peyton and Eli Manning’s ESPN2 alternative to “Monday Night Football” continues to produce laughs for fans. As the show came back from break during the Rams-Packers game, the cameras zoomed in on a spectator at Lambeau Field dressed in a Gumby costume.

What was already a funny cameo turned into a hilarious show for the Manning’s as Gumby began to drink a beer through the costume’s eye.

Eli added some comedy to the spectacle, providing some expert analysis to the bizarre scene.

“Welcome back to Lambeau, we got Gumby in the house drinking a beer through his eye,” he said. “I’ve never seen that technique but you gotta do what you gotta do.”

Peyton couldn’t stop laughing as his brother commented on the costumed character’s antics.

Peyton and Eli Manning watch fan in Gumby suit drink beer through eye.
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The Packers lead the Rams 10-6 at halftime and with both team out of the NFC playoff race a little added levity is never a bad thing, dammit.

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Commanders hand Eagles first loss of season in ‘MNF’ stunner

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over.

The Washington Commanders turned methodical drives into scores and took advantage of turnover-prone Philadelphia, stunning the Eagles 32-21 on Monday night and sending them to their first loss in nine games this season.

Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were 8-0 for the first time in franchise history and the last team in the NFL that could make a run at Miami’s 17-0 mark in 1972 and the lone perfect season. The 2007 New England Patriots came close, going 18-0 before a Super Bowl loss.

The Eagles had their shot at perfection slip out of their hands.

Trailing at halftime for the first time this season, Hurts seemed to have one more big play left in him to pull out a victory. He connected on a deep ball to wide receiver Quez Watkins on a 51-yard reception late in the fourth quarter down 26-21. Watkins hit the ground, popped up and took off running, only to fumble the ball and give Washington possession.

Taylor Heinicke celebrates during the Commanders’ win over the Eagles.
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That was it for the Eagles — and their third turnover, a high number for a team that had only three turnovers in the first eight games.

A.J Brown had a catch knock off his hands and turn into an interception, and Dallas Goedert fumbled in the fourth quarter.

Washington’s Taylor Heinicke again started for injured QB Carson Wentz, the much-maligned former Eagles QB who did play a key role in helping them win a Super Bowl in the 2017 season. He wasn’t flashy, but efficient, going 17 for 29 and throwing 229 yards. Terry McLaurin had 128 yards receiving — including a 41-yard haul that led to a field goal. Joey Slye kicked four field goals.

Antonio Gibson scores in the first quarter.
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Jalen Hurts reacts during the Eagles’ first loss of the season.
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The Commanders also spoiled Pittsburgh’s 11-0 start in 2020.

Hurts threw for just 174 yards.

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Troy Aikman responds to ‘take the dresses off’ controversy

Troy Aikman feels regretful over a controversial comment he made during the Chiefs-Raiders game on “Monday Night Football” this week in which he said he hopes the NFL “take[s] the dresses off” after another contentious roughing the passer call.

During a radio appearance on 96.7 “The Ticket” on Thursday, Aikman called his remarks “dumb” when one of the hosts noted that there was “some reaction” to his “strong” comments.

“My comments were dumb, just shouldn’t have made them,” Aikman said. “Just dumb remarks on my part.”

Aikman, 55, came under fire Monday while discussing a questionable roughing the passer call in the first half after Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones hit Raiders quarterback Derek Carr from behind.

“My hope is the competition committee looks at this in the next set of meetings and, you know, we take the dresses off,” Aikman said on the broadcast during the game. The Chiefs went on to win the AFC West matchup, 30-29.

ESPN’s Troy Aikman on the field before the Giants-Cowboys “Monday Night Football” game on Sept. 26, 2022.
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The Cowboys legend received public criticism on social media, with some calling his comment “sexist.”

ESPN has not issued a statement about Aikman’s comments.

Aikman, along with his broadcast partner Joe Buck, left Fox Sports for ESPN during the offseason. Aikman’s five-year contract is worth in the $90 million range, The Post’s Andrew Marchand has reported. The duo called NFL games on Fox together for 20 years, which included six Super Bowls.

Troy Aikman looks on wearing his gold jacket during the Pro Football HOF Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies on Aug. 7, 2021 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, in Canton, OH.
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Troy Aikman attends the 2022 ABC Disney Upfront at Basketball City – Pier 36 – South Street on May 17, 2022 in New York City.
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Aikman and Buck will be back in the “Monday Night Football” booth next week when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Los Angeles.



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