The new deal with Rich Eisen will be similar to the one the sports network has reached with Pat McAfee, which sees ESPN license the sports commentator’s daily podcast.

In addition to his daily show, Eisen appears on NFL Network. ESPN is in talks to purchase NFL Network from the league, and Eisen would be a natural fit to host studio shows that b

After more than two decades away from ESPN, Rich Eisen is coming home to the network where he put his name out there to millions of fans and became a sports media superstar. RELATED: NBA legend Michael Jordan to join NBC Sports coverage The NFL Network host reportedly is returning to ESPN in a role that could see his radio show and NFL coverage carry over to the Bristol,