Why is Peter Schrager at ESPN? Explaining analyst's new role after leaving NFL Network

Colin Capece

Why is Peter Schrager at ESPN? Explaining analyst's new role after leaving NFL Network image

One of the NFL's most recognizable media personalities has a new home ahead of the NFL Draft.

Peter Schrager, formerly a co-host of "Good Morning Football" on NFL Network and an NFL insider for Fox Sports, is now an NFL contributor for ESPN. He was hired by the network earlier this month.

Schrager will have a prominent role at ESPN contributing to programs across the network and will be a part of ESPN's coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Schrager has been in NFL media for nearly two decades, beginning his career in 2006 as a writer for FoxSports.com. When Fox Sports 1 launched in 2013, he began regularly appearing on television for the network as an insider and on-site reporter. He also worked for Showtime's "Inside The NFL" as an editorial contributor before joining "GMFB" when it launched in 2016.

Here's what to know about Peter Schrager and ESPN. 

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Peter Schrager's role at ESPN

Schrager is now a super-utility man for ESPN's NFL coverage. He uses his insider knowledge and sources within the league to gain scoops and contributes to various programs, including "SportsCenter," "NFL Live," and "The Pat McAfee Show," among others.

"Peter will have an instant impact at ESPN combining his charismatic style and deep knowledge of the NFL," ESPN president of content Burke Magnus said in a statement when the network hired Schrager. "His versatility is an asset and will be on display across our shows and platforms as he becomes a signature voice of our NFL coverage."

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Why did Peter Schrager leave NFL Network?

Schrager left NFL Network and Fox Sports to take his new role at ESPN. He is part of an NFL hiring spree the network is conducting ahead of broadcasting its first Super Bowl in history in 2027.

Schrager was one of the original co-hosts of "Good Morning Football" when the show began in 2016. It started out airing from New York City but relocated to Los Angeles last July. Schrager and co-host Kyle Brandt remained in New York and contributed remotely.

Schrager said a heartfelt goodbye to his cast members and NFL Network on his final show on March 31: "The rumors are true," he said. “Today is my last day on 'Good Morning Football.' I end with great feelings...It has been a full decade of my life living, breathing, being 'Good Morning Football.'"

Schrager added at the end of the episode: "I won’t be far away, I’ll be talking about football somewhere."

Colin Capece

Colin Capece is an editorial intern for The Sporting News. He previously wrote The Dallas Morning News, USA Today and The Arizona Republic. Colin earned his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and loves to talk baseball and basketball.