There have been constant changes at ESPN when it comes to people covering the NFL. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday some important news about the networks future and said, “Madelyn Burke, who has covered the New York Giants with MSG Network andhttp://Giants.com while also hosting for CBS Sports HQ, has joined ESPN as an anchor for@SportsCenter. She will begin work in April.”
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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants fan Madelyn Burke runs in the 49-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Experience at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
She has been working with the New York Giants for a decade. Madelyn Burke has been thankful for the time that she has worked with the organization. This will be a big loss for the Giants, but a major gain for the ESPN network.
NFL Fans Excited Over ESPN Hiring Madelyn Burke For Sportscenter Anchor Role
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Former New York Giants Jonathan Casillas talks to Yonkers athletes during the Section 1 Girls Flag Football Jamboree at Somers High School March 14, 2026. The event kicks off the spring season and features clinics, drills, and scrimmages for numerous high school teams across the lower Hudson Valley.
There are a lot of NFL fans who are excited for Burke going into this role. This is what some fans had to say about it on Twitter:
This is a solid hire. ESPN gets someone with real on-air polish, NFL insider knowledge from a big-market beat, production experience and fan appeal. It’s a smart refresh for the desk. pic.twitter.com/6TgsiQELHF
— Blue & White Grit USMC Style (AKA Tom) (@TriPSU91) March 23, 2026
Madelyn Burke brings experience from covering the New York Giant and that kind of background she fit right into the Sportscenter role thats a smooth transition, it’s a great addition to ESPN pic.twitter.com/RO7KGtTq5n
— lifewithtosyn (@lifewithtosyn) March 23, 2026
Madelyn is amazing.. The nation is going to love her.
— el Jefé (@JefePil) March 23, 2026
After a decade on the Giants beat, she’s ready for national SportsCenter? Hope she brings more than sideline smiles—ESPN’s desk needs edge, not just vibes. Prove me wrong in April.
Fingers crossed. 🤞🤞 pic.twitter.com/tzEdBADVC7
— M.O.D.A.F.O.K.A (@getrichordietri) March 23, 2026
Big move 👏 Congrats to Madelyn Burke, well deserved pic.twitter.com/n8xDqPvVUt
— Crystal (@SweetCryst) March 23, 2026
It is going to be interesting to see how this is going to play out for her in the long run on Sports Center for ESPN. There are a lot of Giants fans who loved her over the last 10 years and she’ll be missed covering them.
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