ESPN NFL Broadcast Shakeup: Fowler, Orlovsky Out

0:00On April 2nd, ESPN's shaking up its number 2 NFL broadcast team with a new league deal. Chris Bauer, Dan Arlovsky, and Louis Riddick Jr. are likely on the way out. Jason Kelsey's popping up as a surprise analyst pick and Kurt Warner's in the conversation too. For play-by-play, Dave Pash and Mike Monaco are strong contenders, maybe even Bob Wichisin. This comes from the end of Monday Night Football Doubleheaders and a push for international games in ESPN's seven extra slots. Those trips clash with Fowler's top college football gig, Arlovsky Studio work, and Riddick's college calls, pulling them overseas too often. Fans might not miss the trio much. They teamed up three seasons back, but never really clicked. Meanwhile, the number one crew of Joe Buck and Troy Ackman stays put, locked in for their $165 million deal, calling ESPN's. First Super Bowl next February, ESPN just took over NFL Network this week, treating it like the SEC Network with minimal tweaks. Their eyeing to keep Insider E and Rappaport past his month and contract,

1:06and Rich Eisen's draft show rolls on unchanged for April, even with plans for more crossover later. All this lines up with ESPN's bigger NFL push, but execs are still finalizing boosts amid scheduling flux. Could see Fowler's crew popping occasionally, while Kelsey brings that fresh Super Bowl vibe to the mix. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.