ESPN hires former Patriots receiver Randy Moss as an analyst
Randy Moss, an electrifying and sometimes controversial wide receiver for 14 NFL seasons, including three-plus for the Patriots, is joining ESPN as an NFL analyst.
The network confirmed via press release Monday that it had hired Moss, who spent the past three years in a similar if lower profile role at Fox Sports. The 39-year-old will serve as a studio analyst for Sunday NFL Countdown and will be on site for Monday Night Countdown. ESPN’s plan to hire Moss was first reported by The Big Lead in May.
“Now I’m a part of a network I grew up running home to watch,’’ said Moss in a statement. “The team that has been put together has so much football knowledge to share and I can’t wait to get started. I feel very blessed and excited for this opportunity. It’s going be a great and fun year.”
Since the end of the 2015 season, ESPN has added Moss, Charles Woodson, and Matt Hasselbeck to its team of NFL analysts. In its May story, the Big Lead also reported that analysts Ray Lewis and Cris Carter were out at ESPN, but the network has neither confirmed nor denied those changes.
“As a player and now as an analyst, Randy has always been candid, direct and compelling; when he talks about football and other topics, you are instantly drawn to what he has to say,” said Seth Markman, senior coordinating producer for ESPN’s NFL studio shows.”
He played for the Patriots from 2007 until he was traded to the Vikings early in the 2010 season. He began his career with Minnesota (1998-2004, 2010), and also played for the Raiders (2005-06), Titans (’10), and Niners (’12).
As six-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro, he finished his career with 15,292 career yards and 982 receptions, including 156 for touchdowns.
He had his best season with the 2007 Patriots, catching 98 passes for 1,493 yards and a record 23 receiving touchdowns.
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