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ESPN adds Jason Kelce to the Dave Pasch/Kurt Warner NFL booth

ESPN announced that Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, and Jason Kelce will form a new NFL Network broadcasting team, calling four international games including the NFL's first in Paris. The trio will cover part of the seven-game slate, with other games assigned to Bob Wichusen and Louis Riddick.

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A new booth for NFL Network's international slate

ESPN announced on Wednesday, Aug. 19, that Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, and Jason Kelce will form a new broadcasting team for NFL Network's 2026 regular-season slate. The trio will call four of the seven games, starting with back-to-back International Series matchups in London: the Indianapolis Colts versus the Washington Commanders on Oct. 4, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 11. They will also call the NFL's first game in Paris, the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 25, and one of the two NFL Network games on Dec. 26, a to-be-announced Week 16 matchup.

The other three games on the slate will be handled by Bob Wichusen and Louis Riddick: the Houston Texans versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Oct. 18, the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid on Nov. 8, and the other Dec. 26 game.

Pasch's path to the booth

For Pasch, the assignment marks the next step in a career that has expanded well beyond his long run in Arizona. In June, he stepped down from his radio duties with the Arizona Cardinals following 24 seasons, after agreeing to an expanded role with ESPN, for whom he had also been calling college football and NBA games.

"I'm thrilled and honored to be part of this new booth with two Hall of Fame players," Pasch told The Arizona Republic. "I am just getting to know Jason, and I am a big fan of his multifaceted broadcast work, along with his passion for and knowledge of the game. I've known Kurt for 20 years dating back to his time with the Cardinals, and over the years have discussed the potential to perhaps work together one day calling games. It's been exciting to watch his broadcast career blossom into one of the best analysts on TV. I think fans will immediately connect with both Jason and Kurt, starting early October in London."

Warner's credentials include two NFL MVP awards, a Super Bowl win with the St. Louis Rams following the 1999 season, and a trip to the Super Bowl with the Cardinals in 2008. He spent five seasons in Arizona (2005-09) and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

Kelce, a 13-year NFL veteran who played center for the Eagles, earned six first-team All-Pro honors and seven Pro Bowl selections. He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles following the 2017 season and has since built a broadcasting career, appearing as an analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown and hosting the podcast New Heights. According to NBC Sports, Kelce will continue his Monday Night Countdown duties in addition to his four NFL Network assignments.

A blurring line between ESPN and NFL Network

NBC Sports noted that the assignment reflects a further blurring of the lines between ESPN and NFL Network, a trend the outlet suggested will continue over time.

Kelce's addition to the booth was widely anticipated, with NBC Sports describing it as "as expected." The same report opened with speculation about his brother, Travis Kelce, potentially landing in a broadcast booth after retirement, a point that was not part of the official announcement.

How each outlet told it

The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes Dave Pasch's new role becoming official, focusing on the Arizona angle and his local connection. — Celebratory and appreciative, highlighted by Pasch's quote about being 'thrilled and honored' and his praise for his new colleagues.

Facts Included:

Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, and Jason Kelce are forming a new NFL Network broadcasting team.
The trio will call several international games, including matchups in London and Paris.
ESPN announced the new broadcasting team on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The team will call NFL Network's seven-game regular-season slate, starting with back-to-back International Series matchups in London: Colts vs. Commanders on Oct. 4 and Eagles vs. Jaguars on Oct. 11.
The trio will call the NFL's first game in Paris: Steelers vs. Saints on Oct. 25.
They will conclude with a to-be-announced Week 16 matchup as part of NFL Network's Dec. 26 doubleheader.
Pasch is quoted expressing excitement and discussing his history with Warner and getting to know Kelce.
In June, Pasch stepped down from his radio duties with the Cardinals following 24 seasons after agreeing to an expanded role with ESPN.
Warner is a two-time NFL MVP, won the Super Bowl with the Rams, helped lead the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in 2008, spent five seasons in Arizona (2005-09), and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
Kelce played 13 seasons as a center for the Eagles, earned six first-team All-Pro honors and seven Pro Bowl selections, won the Super Bowl with the Eagles following the 2017 season, and has been an analyst on Monday Night Countdown and host of the podcast New Heights.

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Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the addition of Jason Kelce to the existing Pasch/Warner booth, focusing on the ESPN angle. — Analytical and forward-looking, as seen in the lead about Travis Kelce and the commentary on the blurring lines between networks.

Facts Included:

Jason Kelce will participate in the calling of games for ESPNFL in 2026.
ESPN has announced that Kelce will join the Dave Pasch/Kurt Warner team for four of the seven NFL Network games in 2026.
The four games are: Colts vs. Commanders in London on October 4, Eagles vs. Jaguars in London on October 11, Steelers vs. Saints in France on October 25, and one of the two NFLN games on December 26.
The other three games will be handled by Bob Wichusen and Louis Riddick: Texans vs. Jaguars in London on October 18, Bengals vs. Falcons in Madrid on November 8, and the other NFLN game on December 26.
Kelce will continue to appear on Monday Night Countdown, in addition to the four games he'll call for NFL Network.
The move reflects a further blurring of the lines between ESPN and NFL Network.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimDave Pasch, Kurt Warner, and Jason Kelce are forming a new NFL Network broadcasting team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe trio will call several international games, including matchups in London and Paris.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
ClaimESPN announced the new broadcasting team on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimPasch, Warner, and Kelce will call NFL Network's seven-game regular-season slate, starting with Colts vs. Commanders in London on Oct. 4 and Eagles vs. Jaguars in London on Oct. 11.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe trio will call the NFL's first game in Paris: Steelers vs. Saints on Oct. 25, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe trio will conclude with a to-be-announced Week 16 matchup as part of NFL Network's Dec. 26 doubleheader.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimDave Pasch said he is thrilled and honored to be part of the new broadcast team with Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce, noting he has known Warner for 20 years dating back to Warner's time with the Cardinals and is a big fan of Kelce's broadcast work.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
ClaimIn June 2026, Dave Pasch stepped down from his radio duties with the Arizona Cardinals following 24 seasons after agreeing to an expanded role with ESPN.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
ClaimKurt Warner is a two-time NFL MVP, won the Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams following the 1999 season, helped lead the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in 2008, spent five seasons in Arizona (2005-09), and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
ClaimJason Kelce played 13 seasons as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, earned six first-team All-Pro honors and seven Pro Bowl selections, won the Super Bowl with the Eagles following the 2017 season, and has been an analyst on Monday Night Countdown and host of the podcast New Heights.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Arizona Republic as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe other three games of the seven-game slate will be handled by Bob Wichusen and Louis Riddick: Texans vs. Jaguars in London on Oct. 18, Bengals vs. Falcons in Madrid on Nov. 8, and the other NFLN game on Dec. 26.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimJason Kelce will continue to appear on Monday Night Countdown in addition to the four games he'll call for NFL Network.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe move reflects a further blurring of the lines between ESPN and NFL Network.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: The Arizona Republic, Nbc Sports 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-19