ESPN’s Laura Rutledge opens up about stress of ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast

ESPN host and reporter Laura Rutledge has opened up about the stress and anxiety she experiences before big broadcasts, including Monday Night Football. Despite her struggles with self-doubt, Rutledge will return to the sideline for Monday Night Football this fall and will cover Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium.
Laura Rutledge is a host and reporter for ESPN. She joined the network in 2014 and has covered various events, including the Masters and NFL Live. In 2025, she became a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football. Rutledge has spoken about the anxiety and self-doubt she feels before big broadcasts. She has signed a new multiyear contract with ESPN and will cover Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium. Rutledge is married to former MLB player Josh Rutledge and has two children.
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