Rich Eisen Steps Down From NFL Broadcasts | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Rich Eisen is stepping down from NFL game calling, a move reportedly driven by ESPN’s decision to bring in Dave Pasch — seen as a major upgrade — to replace him. Though Eisen has called games since 2018, often alongside Kurt Warner, he admitted it clashed with his natural instincts as a studio host, where he thrives on filling silence — something game commentary demands he hold back. Despite this shift, Eisen isn’t leaving ESPN; he’s set to expand his popular daily radio show to ESPN Radio and Disney+. His value remains undeniable, even if his play-by-play tenure didn’t always resonate with…