No one has been at ESPN longer than Chris Berman, and it will remain that way for the foreseeable future.
ESPN announced on Monday that Berman has extended his contract, keeping him at the network moving forward. The 70-year-old Berman is still a crucial part of ESPN's football coverage even though he doesn't work as much as he once did.
"Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined turning 70 and still being here at our network, which long ago became an icon of sports broadcasting," Berman said in a statement. "We're closing in on our very first Super Bowl, and now I will be able to be part of that, too."
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Berman was a longtime SportsCenter host and hosted ESPN's NFL Sunday pregame show for 31 years before stepping away from that role in 2017. He also hosted NFL Primetime with Tom Jackson from 1987 to 2005, and Berman revived the show on ESPN+ only in 2019.
With the extension, Berman's legacy at ESPN will continue through the network's first Super Bowl in a few years. Here are the details of Berman's contract extension with ESPN.
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Chris Berman contract
Berman signed a contract extension through 2029 that will keep him as the longest-tenured member at ESPN. As part of the contract, Berman will assist with coverage on the Super Bowl in 2027, which will be ABC's first Super Bowl since 2006 and ESPN's first ever.
Chris Berman salary
Berman's salary with ESPN isn't fully known, but Celebrity Net Worth reports the number is around $8 million per year.
How long has Chris Berman been at ESPN?
Berman joined ESPN in September of 1979 when the network first launched, which means he has been at the network for 46 years. In 2029, when his contract is up, Berman will reach his 50-year anniversary at ESPN, the first person to ever reach that milestone.
"It is mind-blowing to think that I now have the opportunity and good fortune to work here for 50 years, which would be two-thirds of my entire life!" Berman said.
Chris Berman net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Berman's net worth is $30 million.