Jason Kelce joining ESPN for 'Monday Night Countdown' pregame show: reports

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Jason Kelce’s infectious personality won’t be staying away from football despite retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason.

Kelce is heading into the world of broadcasting, as The Hollywood Reporter confirmed he signed with ESPN to join "Monday Night Countdown" — the pre-game show before "Monday Night Football" on the sports network.

The Athletic was first to report Kelce joining ESPN.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce speaks during an NFL football press conference announcing his retirement in Philadelphia, Monday, March 4, 2024.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The question of what Kelce does next is answered, as broadcasting was always an option for one of the most recognizable names in the sport. The Hollywood Reporter heard multiple TV partners with the NFL were trying to pursue his talents for next season. 

Broadcasting is something that intrigued Kelce before retirement, as he entered the league’s broadcast boot camp last year. The NFL created the boot camp to help those current and former players wishing for a career change have the chance to learn what goes into a football broadcast. 

EAGLES' JASON KELCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM NFL

Kelce will be joining fellow NFL players Larry Fitzgerald and Robert Griffin III on "Monday Night Countdown," as well as ESPN veteran Scott Van Pelt. 

Jalen Hurts and Jason Kelce on set of Amazon Thursday Night Football Postgame Show after the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

During the broadcast itself,