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and

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is the show's host and the analysts are former defensive back

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, former NFL quarterback

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, and former wide receiver

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. The program broadcasts from ESPN headquarters in

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. The host and analysts bring listeners NFL Sunday afternoon games. The program also provides the latest scores every ten minutes with

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on either the ''Scoreboard Update'' or ''

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''. After the games end, the hosts are joined by some of the players to talk about the games and give a preview of ''

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'' and ''

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'' with important guests. Former hosts of the program include

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(1993–96),

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(2001–03), Erik Kuselias (2004–05),

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(2006–07),

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(2008–09),

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(2010–12), and

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(2011–12). The series was historically known as the ''NFL on ESPN Radio'' until the 2013 season, even though the league never officially endorsed the broadcast.

Play-by-play broadcasts

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, and

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to syndicate select games out-of-market throughout the year. Play-by-play announcers for the broadcasts include

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, and

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, with

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, and

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as analysts. As of the 2022 season, ESPN Radio covers Sunday afternoon NFL games nationally, alongside competing networks

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, Compass Media, and

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References

Press Release: 2006 NFL SEASON ON ESPN

External links

''The NFL on ESPN Radio'' web pageESPN Radio official website
ESPN Radio programs American sports radio programs

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