Drew Brees Says He Wants Monday Night Football Analyst Job

Brees, a Hall of Fame quarterback and Fox game analyst, said he is interested in the potential opening in ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth. Asked about the job, he answered, “Of course.”

Aikman’s future with ESPN is uncertain: his contract is due to expire after he and play-by-play announcer Joe Buck call the Super Bowl in February 2027. Buck has signed an extension, while Aikman has not reached a new deal.

Brees joined Fox as an analyst last November and currently works on the network’s third-ranked broadcast team. He has also called Notre Dame games for NBC and appeared on Fox NFL pregame programs and FS1’s The Herd.

Brees said his ambition is to become the NFL’s leading in-game analyst, whether at Fox or another network. He praised his Fox colleagues and the preparation involved in calling games, saying he feels more comfortable each week.

Greg Olsen, whose Fox contract expires after this season, is viewed as a leading candidate for the ESPN role. Brees remains engaged with his Fox work while expressing interest in the possible Monday Night Football vacancy.