ESPN announced Ben Solak is joining the ranks of the company’s elite group of digital writers, with the multi-platform contributor serving as a national NFL analyst. Solak, who brings many years of experience with him to ESPN, will specialize in on-the field breakdowns and data analysis while also contributing to ESPN’s sports betting content. Fans will primarily find Solak’s analysis on ESPN+ and on various ESPN podcasts, with betting content found across digital platforms, including the ESPN App, and on ESPN BET Live.
The addition of Solak adds to and solidifies ESPN’s top-tier and comprehensive 2024-25 line-up of NFL digital writers — 14 team members, including Solak, focused on the NFL at large, breaking news, and/or the NFL Draft and ESPN’s 32 NFL Nation beat reporters. Throughout the year, the group’s work can be found across ESPN.com, ESPN studio shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+, ESPN podcasts, ESPN App and ESPN social media platforms. The group’s individual social media accounts will continue to serve as a valuable resource for fans looking for up-to-the-minute updates on their favorite teams.
The complete staff list can be found below.
More on Solak’s NFL background
For the past three years, Solak served as an NFL writer and podcaster at The Ringer where he became known for his digestible breakdown of Xs and Os, excellent quarterback analysis and ability to introduce NFL Draft prospects to fans.
Prior to 2021, Solak covered the Philadelphia Eagles for Bleeding Green Nation, and analyzed the NFL Draft for The Draft Network.
ESPN’s 2024-25 Digital Writer Lineup
ESPN’s 2024 NFL Nation Lineup
NFL Nation, which was established before the 2013 season, will once again have a reporter stationed in every team market, contributing to the group’s ability to carry out ESPN’s mission to serve sports fans anytime, anywhere.
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