Pat McAfee’s sports media existence continues to grow.
WWE on Thursday announced a multiyear agreement extension with the former NFL punter, who has served as an expert on its “Friday Night SmackDown” giventhat April 2021.
Terms were not divulged.
McAfee hasactually endedupbeing a staple on the broadcasts with his extra-large character and big social media existence just including to his appeal with fumbling fans.
At age 35, after playing 8 years in the NFL, McAfee hasactually revealed off his athletic qualifications as well by climbingup into the ring on event — as he did at WrestleMania 38 earlier this year.
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Last December, McAfee signed a sponsorship offer worth an approximated $30 million per year to make FanDuel the authorities sportsbook of his popular “Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and SiriusXM.
After the offer was signed, FanDuel Group Chief Marketing Officer Mike Raffensperger called McAfee “the sports media market’s fastest growing star.”
A first-team All-Pro in 2014, McAfee played 8 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, leading the league with an average of 49.3 backyards per punt in 2016, his last NFL season.
After retiring, McAfee attempted his hand at broadcasting — working for Fox Sports, ESPN, DAZN and Westwood One.
He began his own talk program in September 2020, and his outspoken design and outstanding visitor list made the “Pat McAfee Show” a preferred amongst NFL fans.
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