Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has landed a major gig with The Worldwide Leader in Sports, ESPN.
While Newton hasn’t officially retired from football, it does appear that this will be it for him as he’s now set to move into mainstream media on the back of his success running his own podcast.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 2015 NFL MVP has signed a deal that will see him join Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take,’ while he will also work as a commentator for the network.
Newton will make his debut during a live taping at Tennessee State University for their HBCU road show this Friday.
Cam Newton Is Looking To Bring His Energy To ESPN
Newton has vowed to bring his “intensity” to the network, telling fans what they can expect from him following his hiring.
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“I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.”
“Cam Newton’s addition to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities,” ESPN’s executive VP and executive editor of sports news and entertainment, Dave Roberts, noted.
“His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, will create compelling, must-watch television for fans.”
Cam Newton joins ESPN as part of the company’s move to rejig its roster as it looks to make a deeper foray into streaming in 2025.
The network has cut several on-air personalities over the past year, most recently Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder, and Zach Lowe, also having brought in the likes of Jason Kelce, Nick Saban, and now Newton.
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