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Chris Berman poses on the ESPYs red carpet at the Dolby Theatre.

Chris Berman sets end date for legendary ESPN career

"I’m just so proud of what we’ve been from Day 1 to getting a Super Bowl."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 26, 2026 0
Booger McFarland sounds off on 'NFL Primetime' about a decision by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Credit: ESPN

Booger McFarland slams refusal of Sean Payton and Sean McVay to kick field goals

But the decisions to go for it made sense.

By Matt Clapp OnJan 26, 2026 0
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Dan Patrick reveals he personally lobbied Jimmy Pitaro to put Chris Berman back on ‘NFL Primetime’

"I didn't want Chris to disappear, and I thought he was disappearing. And he meant too much to the place."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 22, 2026 0
ESPN's Laura Rutledge watches a viral video of herself sprinting at the Sugar Bowl while Chris Berman provides commentary during NFL Live. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Berman gives Laura Rutledge sprint incredible ‘NFL Primetime’ treatment

"YOU COULD! GO! ALL! THE! WAY!"

By Matt Clapp OnJan 6, 2026 0
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Chris Berman shares untold story of ‘NFL Primetime’ cancellation

"I can't have you on opposite us, we need people to watch us."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 16, 2025 0
In an appearance on Puck's The Varsity podcast, Chris "Boomer" Berman suggested he'd love to make it to 50 years at ESPN. Photo Credit: Kevin Whitlock/Massillon Independent/USA TODAY NETWORK

Chris Berman extends ESPN contract through 2029

"Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined turning 70 and still being here at our network."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 12, 2025 0
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Booger McFarland: Josh Allen must ask ‘Was I born in the wrong era?’

"I think Josh Allen has to ask himself, 'Was I born in the wrong era?' Because Mahomes is not going anywhere."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 27, 2025 0
On the final Sunday of the 1999 NFL season, Chris Berman reminded "NFL Primetime" viewers that both the Packers and Panthers needed more points. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Berman’s ‘We need more points’ ‘NFL Primetime’ 25 years later

"One of the wackiest scenarios we've seen from one of the wildest hours of football."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 5, 2025 0
In an appearance on Puck's The Varsity podcast, Chris "Boomer" Berman suggested he'd love to make it to 50 years at ESPN. Photo Credit: Kevin Whitlock/Massillon Independent/USA TODAY NETWORK

Chris Berman on how long he has left at ESPN: ‘I’d love to get to 50’

"At 30 years old my goal was to be in the business 50 years, who knew in one place."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 7, 2024 7
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ESPN celebrates Chris Berman’s 45th anniversary in Bristol

Chris Berman reached an incredible milestone, celebrating his 45th year working for ESPN while still leading NFL Primetime on ESPN+.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 1, 2024 4
The Jets' Xavier Gipson celebrates a punt return TD against the Bills.

The New York Jets will be the stars of the NFL national television schedule

Despite last year's struggles, the NFL is giving the Aaron Rodgers-led Jets another loaded primetime schedule.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 16, 2024 4
Booger McFarland discussing Dan Campbell's fourth-down gambles.

ESPN’s Booger McFarland blasts Lions’ fourth-down decisions: ‘I thought Dan Campbell got outcoached severely in the second half.’

"At some point, you have to understand how your team's playing and what's going on."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 29, 2024 3
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Chris Berman was ‘pissed’ when NBC booted ESPN’s NFL Primetime

"As far as going to work on a regular basis, NFL Primetime would be high on my professional tombstone"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 6, 2022 13

Booger McFarland will co-host NFL PrimeTime with Chris Berman for 2020 season

Tom Jackson is opting out of his longtime gig for 2020 due to COVID-19 considerations.

By Ian Casselberry OnSep 9, 2020 17
Steve Young on Monday Night Football in 2018.

ESPN’s Steve Young snarks Monday Night Football matchups to Michael Kay: “We get the best matchups. A billion-five, that’s well spent.”

This line provoked a lot of laughter from Kay and his co-hosts.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 7, 2019 5
Tom Jackson on NFL Primetime.

Tom Jackson to miss Week 5 of NFL PrimeTime thanks to Achilles injury, Ryan Clark to step in

Jackson will miss this week's NFL PrimeTime thanks to injury, with Ryan Clark stepping in to fill his analyst role alongside host Chris Berman.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 2, 2019 0

Chris Berman and Tom Jackson reuniting for NFL Primetime this Sunday

Primetime is coming back this Sunday.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 17, 2019 15
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Here is the complete primetime schedule for the 2018 NFL season

Set your calendars... now.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 19, 2018 2

Chris Berman and Tom Jackson reunite for one more NFL Primetime on Championship Sunday

Boomer and T.J. return for a special edition of NFL Primetime!

By Ken Fang OnJan 15, 2018 2

Chris Berman’s legacy at ESPN

The news that Chris Berman will step down as ESPN NFL studio host was not a surprise. The...

By Ken Fang OnJan 6, 2017 0

Ranking the NFL’s remaining nationally televised games

The NFL regular season is winding down, leaving us with only four more weeks of brutal competition before...

By Matt Verderame OnDec 4, 2014 109

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