It’s been a big couple of weeks for Cam Newton.
First, Auburn announced it was retiring his No. 2 jersey.
On Wednesday, ESPN announced it reached a new multi-year agreement with the former NFL MVP, who will expand his role on “First Take.”
“I am excited to be back with the ‘First Take’ team and share my voice on all things sports,” Newton said in a released statement. “This is an incredible opportunity for me to connect with fans and bring my passion and knowledge to a show I’ve always admired.”
According to ESPN, the former Heisman Trophy winner will make his return Thursday during a live show at Norfolk State University as part of the “First Take” HBCU tour.
Newton will joins Stephen A. Smith, host Molly Qerim and Sirius XM’s Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.
“Cam Newton is a unique talent who is authentically himself, and that’s a key ingredient for success on First Take,” said David Roberts, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment at ESPN. “Cam is also an ultimate team player. All of us at ESPN look forward to watching Cam create a strong connection with his teammates and our fans.”
“First Take” airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (10 a.m. – noon ET) on ESPN.
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter@Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” onWNSP-FM 105.5 FMin Mobile or on the freeSound of Mobile Appfrom 6 to 9 a.m. daily.
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