Jarrett Payton Expected to Join The Score's Morning Show

Jarrett Payton, the former WGN TV sports anchor, is expected to be announced Monday as Mike Mulligan's replacement on The Score's morning show, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. The station plans to make the announcement at 3 , and the new show, which will be co-hosted by David Haugh, is expected to begin Aug. 31.

Payton, 45, is the son of Bears legend Walter Payton. He spent more than 10 years at WGN before announcing his departure July 30 to spend more time with his family. The switch from nights to mornings is expected to fit with his family plans.

Payton has a long relationship with The Score, having appeared on shows across the station's lineup. His father, Walter Payton, also appeared on the station and revealed in February 1999 that he had a rare liver disease; he died Nov. 1 of that year.

The transition comes as The Score reshuffles its morning lineup, with Payton stepping in for Mulligan. The Sun-Times report did not specify further details about Mulligan's departure or other changes at the station.