5 options to replace Ryan Clark on ESPN's Super Bowl halftime show
Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears are the other analysts, while Scott Van Pelt is expected to return as host.From ESPN's perspective, the timing makes sense. The Super Bowl halftime show could draw more than 140 million viewers. Nov 10, 2022; Munich, Germany; Kurt Warner reacts during Seattle Seahawks practice at FC Bayern Munich at Sabener Strabe. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)Steve Smith Sr.Steve Smith Sr. is another analyst ESPN inherited from NFL Network.Interestingly, Smith could also assume some of Clark's day-to-day responsibilities.
- ▪Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears are the other analysts, while Scott Van Pelt is expected to return as host.From ESPN's perspective, the timing makes sense.
- ▪The Super Bowl halftime show could draw more than 140 million viewers.
- ▪Nov 10, 2022; Munich, Germany; Kurt Warner reacts during Seattle Seahawks practice at FC Bayern Munich at Sabener Strabe. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)Steve Smith Sr.Steve Smith Sr. is another analyst ESPN inherited from NFL Network.Interest
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OutKick Sports 5 options to replace Ryan Clark on ESPN's Super Bowl halftime show Kurt Warner, Steve Smith Sr., Dan Orlovsky and Mina Kimes are among those who could fill the 'Monday Night Countdown' seat By Bobby Burack OutKick Published July 24, 2026 3:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jemele Hill didn't like that OutKick broke the Ryan Clark layoff news | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich reacts to Jemele Hill attempting to rip OutKick following the outlet receiving sourcing during the Ryan Clark layoff. The biggest-picture takeaway from ESPN's decision to part ways with Ryan Clark is that it opens a seat on the network's coverage of its first-ever Super Bowl this February.
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