Overview
- On the CNBC Sport podcast, Berman confirmed his contract runs through the 2029 NFL season and said he plans to step away after it ends.
- He described himself as “semi-retired” and noted he will be nearly 75 when his deal expires.
- Berman joined ESPN in 1979, so retiring after 2029 would cap roughly a half-century with the company.
- His recent resurgence includes relaunching NFL Primetime on ESPN+ with Booger McFarland, with the show airing on ESPN the night of the Super Bowl.
- Coverage indicates he is expected to remain a visible part of ESPN’s NFL efforts as the network prepares for its first Super Bowl broadcast in 2027.