Overview

• Smith said he will join ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown in Week 3 (Lions at Ravens), Week 9 (Cardinals at Cowboys) and Week 14 (Eagles at Chargers).
• A source told Sports Media Watch he will be rotated into parts of those shows for a couple of segments rather than serving as a full-time panelist.
• Outlets tie the NFL appearances to his recent multi-year extension, with reported figures varying between $100 million and $105 million over five years.
• He signaled openness to guest on ESPN’s licensed Inside the NBA, saying any appearance would be at the discretion of that show’s cast.
• Smith also reacted to Molly Qerim’s departure from First Take, calling her exit a surprise and thanking her for their decade working together.