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Courtney Cronin

Courtney Cronin is an American sports journalist, NFL reporter, and television and radio host for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2017, covering the Minnesota Vikings before becoming the network’s Chicago Bears reporter in 2022. Cronin has expanded into national hosting, appearing on SportsCenter, First Take, and Around the Horn, while also hosting programs on ESPN Radio and co-hosting the Chicago Bears Podcast.

Overview

Courtney Cronin 's Profile

Courtney Cronin was born on August 1, 1990, and grew up in Glenview, Illinois. She studied journalism and Spanish at Indiana University Bloomington from 2008 to 2012. At IU, she worked at the campus TV station and served as its sports director during her senior year. After graduation, she completed a postgraduate internship with the NCAA before beginning her professional reporting career.

Cronin joined The Clarion-Ledger in Mississippi in 2013, covering SEC football, high school sports, and recruiting. She moved to the San Jose Mercury News in 2016 as a multimedia sports reporter, covering teams including the Warriors, 49ers, Raiders, Giants, Athletics, and Sharks. ESPN hired her in August 2017 as its Minnesota Vikings reporter.

After five seasons covering Minnesota, Cronin returned to Illinois in 2022 to cover the Chicago Bears for ESPN NFL Nation. Her television work has grown alongside her reporting, with regular appearances on SportsCenter, First Take, and Around the Horn. As of 2026, she is also a national ESPN Radio host, hosts Best Week Ever and GameNight, and co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Courtney Cronin
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1990-08-01
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Not publicly disclosed
  • Marital Status: Undisclosed
  • Career Start: 2013
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $80,000–$150,000

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TV Shows​

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First Take on ESPN
First Take
ESPN's Get Up!
Get Up!

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

      Education

      Educational background and qualifications

      • Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL
      • BA in Journalism and Spanish, Indiana University Bloomington (2008–2012)

      Net Worth & Income

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      • Income from her on-air reporting/radio roles at ESPN since 2017.
      • Prior reporting income from the San Jose Mercury News and The Clarion-Ledger.
      • Recurring panelist fees from Around the Horn, First Take, and SportsCenter appearances.

      Awards

      Awards & recognition

      • Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) Award - Long Video (2015)
      • Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Award - 20 Under 40 List (2026)