Laura Rutledge amazes fans in behind the scenes pics as ‘stunning’ NFL host prepares for major ESPN broadcast change
ESPN host Laura Rutledge gave her fans a sneak peek behind the scenes on a big weekend of broadcasting.
The presenter of NFL Live posted a set of photos on Instagram which were labeled as "stunning."
Rutledge, 35, hosts ESPN's main NFL program which usually airs weekdays afternoons.
And interest is ramping up in football again with training camps underway ahead of the new season.
Rutledge posed in a black dress at ESPN's studios in Bristol, Connecticut.
She wore a beaming smile on her face in the pics she captions simply as "pre show."
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And fans rushed to the comments section to show their admiration for the popular presenter.
"Stunning," her ESPN colleague Jess Sims wrote.
"Very beautiful Laura," another fan simply said.
And one more wrote, "This girl is on fire."
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Rutledge normally hosts the show at 3pm weekdays on ESPN.
But with teams meeting back up for training camp, the network has made a major change to it's schedule this weekend.
A special two-hour edition of the show was scheduled for 2pm ET Saturday.
And that followed a three-hour morning program that began on ESPN at 9am ET.
The programs were both called "Back Together Weekend" to mark the start of training camps.
NFL Network also had their own special live shows for the occasion.
Rutledge has been with ESPN for a decade and risen through the ranks.
'It was a short retirement!'
Jason Kelce didn't stay retired in the NFL for long.
The former Philadelphia Eagles lineman called it quits after the 2023 season.
But he will be part of ESPN's coverage on Monday Night Football in 2024.
Kelce will appear on Monday Night Countdown from 6pm-8pm ET every week as well as during the halftime show.
“Turns out, it was a short retirement!" he joked.
"ESPN was a consistent presence in our household growing up and the network helped shape who I am and my love of all sports.
"To now appear on that same screen is a full circle moment.
"And, I mean it’s freaking Monday Night Football! and I’m ready for some football."
She began working as a reporter on the SEC Network but is now a key part of ESPN's NFL coverage.
The host is now also a sideline reporter for some NFL games.
She also presented parts of ESPN's coverage of the Pro Bowl Games and NFL Draft.
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The new NFL season will kickoff Thursday, September 5 with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens.
ESPN is the home of Monday Night Football and will air 25 games this season, including in the playoffs.
