ESPN finalizes Monday Night Football broadcast team
ESPN unveiled a revamped four-person Monday Night Football broadcast team Thursday.
Only one member returns, as sideline reporter Lisa Salters remains in her role for a seventh season.
Recently retired Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is replacing new Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden as the booth analyst. He'll be joined by Joe Tessitore as the play-by-play voice, replacing Sean McDonough, who returns to college football after two seasons of NFL coverage.
Tessitore has been with ESPN since 2002, covering boxing and college football.
The fourth member is former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Anthony "Booger" McFarland, who will occupy the new role of field-level analyst.
"Booger and Jason are my dream team. Everyone who auditioned was so impressive," Tessitore said. "With Boog and Witt, it was the chemistry and knowing we have only scratched the surface of what it will be. They felt like brothers or best friends with me in the booth. It has been effortless with them. It’s been fun."
The crew will debut Sept. 10 when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Raiders for Gruden's sideline return.