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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, center, is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa, left, and linebacker Dorian Williams (42) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader draws 19 million viewers during overlap

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Peyton Manning looks on at his Ring of Fame induction ceremony during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The University of Tennessee announced Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, that Manning has been appointed a professor of practice at the College of Communication and Information starting this fall.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

ESPN, Manning’s Omaha Productions push deal to 2034

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Peyton Manning speaks after being inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Monday Night Mannings has been a big success for ESPN

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

At left, in an April 24, 2019, file photo, Booger McFarland is seen on the set of ESPN SportsCenter, in Nashville, Tenn. At right, in an Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Joe Tessitore poses for a photograph before an ESPN telecast of a preseason NFL football game, in Landover, Md. ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” will go with a two-person booth this upcoming season, with Booger McFarland joining Joe Tessitore. ESPN had a three-man commentary team last year. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland won’t return to ‘Monday Night Football’ for ESPN

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

ESPN names Phil Dean new “Monday Night Football” producer

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019 file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates catching a touchdown pass as New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas (31) defends in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Witten is returning to Monday Night Football in his more accustomed role as the Dallas Cowboys’ tight end and not a television analyst for the ESPN production. Witten didn’t know if ESPN asked to have him miked for the game, but wanted no part of it. He said he has done it before and he didn’t like. His focus this week is to help the Cowboys build for their big win over the Eagles two weeks ago. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Cowboys’ Jason Witten returns to “MNF” on field, sted booth

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers acknowledges fans as he walks off the field after the team's NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Aaron Rodgers returns to his ‘special’ place: Monday night

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2000, file photo, Pat Summerall, lead play-by-play announcer for the NFL on Fox Sports, announces his retirement during a news conference in the Century City section of Los Angeles. Summerall transitioned from a successful playing career to the booth in the 1960s and became the voice of the NFL. He started off as an analyst and was part of the first Super Bowl. He shifted to a play-by-play role in 1974 at CBS and that is where he really shined. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

A look at iconic announcers in NFL history

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 1973, file photo, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle appears before the House Communications Subcommittee on Capitol Hill In Washington. Rozelle was a visionary but no one knows if he could have seen the league turn into a financial juggernaut that has its own network and countless hours of programming per week dedicated to what is happening on and off the field. (AP Photo/File)

A look at the seminal broadcasting moves that define the NFL

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2014, file photo, ESPN broadcaster and former NFL coach Jon Gruden, left, walks with his brother, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, after practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Richmond, Va. With Jon leaving “Monday Night Football” to return to the sideline after a decade away, and Jay entering his fifth season, they will join the Harbaughs as the only sets of siblings to simultaneously hold jobs as NFL head coaches. (AP Photo, File) **FILE**

Oh, brother! 2 Coach Grudens: Raiders’ Jon, Redskins’ Jay

By Josh Dubow and Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - This April 14, 1978, file photo shows TV producer Don Ohlmeyer at a mobile TV control center during a golf tournament in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Ohlmeyer, the &quot;Monday Night Football&quot; producer who came up with the phrase &quot;Must See TV&quot; in leading NBC to the No. 1 prime-time spot, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. He was 72. (AP Photo, File)

Don Ohlmeyer, longtime network TV executive, dies at 72

Associated Press

Fans enjoy midnight madness as "Force Friday" kicked off to celebrate the launch of merchandise for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Michigan Ave Disney Store in Chicago. (Associated Press)

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ trailer debuts during ‘Monday Night Football’

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St. Louis TV viewers pick Cards over Rams

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

‘Monday Night Football’ switching to 2-man booth

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Hank Williams Jr. out on Monday Night Football

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

**FILE** In this photo from July 14, 2011, Hank Williams Jr. performs during the recording of a promo for ESPN's broadcasts of "Monday Night Football," in Winter Park, Fla. (Associated Press)

Hank Williams Jr. out on ‘Monday Night Football’

Associated Press

Williams apologizes for Hitler-Obama analogy

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

ESPN pulls intro after Williams’ Obama comments

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

ESPN pulled the plug on Hank Williams Jr.'s opening for "Monday Night Football" because of comments he made on "Fox & Friends." (Associated Press)

ESPN pulls Williams’ ‘Are you ready?’ intro

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