During an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday, Dan Orlovsky didn’t sound like someone who was sure he’d be back next season.
With Super Bowl LIX in the books, the NFL season is officially wrapped up. On Monday, Orlovsky mentioned that football analysts like him and co-host Ryan Clark would be getting a break from TV appearances.
“You guys know this is the end of the season for me, certainly for (Clark) as well. I’m taking a break, won’t be on TV for a long time. Just wanna say thank you to you guys for a great season,” Orlovsky said.
It was a nice sentiment from the former NFL quarterback as he thanked his other co-hosts for their work. However, he finished his sign-off with a curious comment.
“Never know what the future holds but I’m taking a break. … Just want to say thank you. Appreciate you guys so much,” Orlovsky said.
Was Orlovsky leaving ESPN? Leaving TV? Or is he just taking a break for the offseason? His comments fueled speculation on social media.
Orlovsky responded to one such post on X suggesting that he could be leaving.
“Lotta decision to be made. See what happens. I’m grateful for it all,” he wrote.
Orlovsky has been a mainstay of ESPN’s NFL coverage over the past six years and has become a part of the NFL’s Monday Night Football broadcast. However, his career could be at a crossroads.
Orlovsky’s contract at ESPN is reportedly set to expire later this year. Meanwhile, there are rumblings that Orlovsky could make the jump to the coaching ranks. Last month, he said on the Pat McAfee Show that he’s “had conversations with places about stuff in the coaching world.”
What’s next for Orlovsky? The NFL analyst isn’t tipping his hand. However, his future from ESPN is far from certain.
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