Overview

• Smith said he will appear on the Week 3 Lions–Ravens game in Baltimore, plus Week 9 Cardinals–Cowboys and Week 14 Eagles–Chargers.
• The appearances will be on Monday Night Countdown, with Smith rotated into select parts of the show rather than taking a full‑time role.
• The expanded usage follows a recent five‑year extension reported in the $100–$105 million range.
• Smith said he is open to guesting on Inside the NBA that will air on ESPN, noting any appearance would occur only if invited by the TNT-run show.
• He reacted to Molly Qerim’s unexpected First Take resignation by calling it a surprise and wishing his longtime colleague well.