ESPN is retaining its quarterback expert.
Dan Orlovsky has agreed to terms on a deal to stay with ESPN, although a contract has yet to be signed, The Athletic reported Tuesday.
The 41-year-old discussed joining CBS to be part of their Big Ten coverage, but opted against fully pursuing the opening since he wanted to see ESPN’s proposal.
Orlovsky hinted in February at the possibility he could split with the Worldwide Leader with his three-year deal set to expire this summer.
He said on the Feb. 10 edition of “First Take” that he would be taking a break before thanking his co-hosts and adding, “You never know what the future holds.”
When a fan tweeted at him after the comments about it seems like a “leaving the network speech,” he responded: “Lotta decision [sic] to be made. See what happens. I’m grateful for it all.”
Orlovsky returned to the airwaves March 3, clarifying on X to a fan that he did not retire and instead just took some time off.
The former UConn quarterback, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, is a regular on ESPN’s football programming, including “NFL Live.”
He routinely can be seen on various programs during the NFL season and throughout the offseason.
Orlovsky appeared in 26 career games and started in 12, including seven with the winless 2008 Lions. He also played for the Buccaneers, Colts and Texans.
He routinely deals with jokes about his infamous career lowlight when he ran out of the back of the end zone for a safety while during that 2008 season.
Orlovsky is known for his analysis of the game’s most important position, such as his recent breakdown of why Shedeur Sanders is a perfect fit for Kevin Stefanski’s offense in Cleveland.
He joined ESPN in 2018 and also serves as an analyst for an ESPN/ABC college football game, per his ESPN bio.
Orlovsky is part of ESPN’s No. 2 NFL broadcast team alongside Chris Fowler and Louis Riddick Jr.