ESPN's Laura Rutledge and the "Monday Night Football" crew were in the nation's capital this evening to cover a preseason showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. It didn't take long for fans to compliment her performance and appearance.

The Aug. 21 launch of ESPN's updated app, including new access to all of ESPN's live games without cable, is a huge moment for the network.

ESPN is saying goodbye to its exclusive NFL game on ESPN+ this season. On Tuesday, the network announced that the Week 7 game between the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks, which was initially scheduled as Game 2 of a Monday Night Football doubleheader at 10 p.

Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge won't be the only sideline reporters featured on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" this season. It was revealed Tuesday that ESPN reporter Katie George will be part of the "Monday Night Football" crew for five games this season.

The move sets up the on-air talent roster for what will be ESPN's most important live broadcast ever: Super Bowl LXI in February 2027.

With the 2025 Monday Night Football season on the horizon, ESPN has extended Salters, elevated Laura Rutledge’s sideline reporting role and added both Katie George and Peter Schrager to its game coverage, resulting in two sideline reporters for all 25 NFL on ESPN games.