Laura Rutledge handed major new role by ESPN as host is given NFL career move

LAURA Rutledge has gotten a massive promotion at ESPN.

The fan-favorite reporter has gotten a permanent promotion to Monday Night Football.

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Starting in the 2025 season, Rutledge will serve as a sideline reporter on Monday Night Football alongside Lisa Salters.

Rutledge has filled in for and served alongside Salters more than a dozen times, but will now serve on all 20 ESPN games this season.

She previously did broadcasts during ESPN’s MNF dual game weeks alongside Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, and Louis Riddick.

Rutledge also hosted NFL Live and SEC Nation, which she will continue to do so alongside her MNF duties.

Fans were thrilled to see Rutledge earning a big promotion and shared their congratulations on social media.

“You’re such a bada**. I love you so much!!!” one fan said.

“You’re killing it!” another fan said.

“Just the best to ever do it,” a third fan said.

“Well deserved ladies!!!” a fourth fan said.

“I do love seeing hard work getting rewarded,” a fifth fan said.

Rutledge’s new Monday Night Football coworker, Joe Buck, also commented on her promotion.

“This is GREAT news,” he said on X.

“So happy for all involved!!!! Welcome to the crew.

“Couldn’t be more proud of what and WHO we have to cover the @NFL on Monday nights!!”

Alongside Rutledge’s promotion, Lisa Salters also got an extension with ESPN.

The two will split duties every Monday night.

Salters is the longest tenured sideline reporter in Monday Night Football history, and got a nice shoutout from Rutledge when she got extended.

“Congratulations to Lisa who continues to set the standard in our business,” she said.

“Class, talent and professionalism personified.”