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Peter Schrager

Peter Schrager is an award-winning NFL journalist and broadcaster who joined ESPN in April 2025 after nearly two decades at Fox Sports and NFL Network. Known for his insider reporting and vibrant on-screen presence, he appears across Get Up, First Take, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Live, and SportsCenter. He is also the author of two books, including the New York Times bestseller Out of the Blue.

Overview

Peter Schrager's Profile

Peter Schrager was born on April 20, 1982, in Freehold Township, New Jersey. He attended Freehold Township High School before earning a degree in political science from Emory University in 2004. While at Emory, he wrote for the student newspaper, the Emory Wheel, and hosted a popular campus radio show. He began his professional career writing for ESPN.com before transitioning to FoxSports.com in 2006, where he also made his first on-camera appearances.

Over the following years, Schrager became one of the most trusted NFL insiders in sports media, contributing as a sideline reporter and studio analyst at Fox Sports and FS1. In 2016, he helped to launch NFL Network’s Emmy Award-winning Good Morning Football, where he served as a co-host. He was also a fixture on Fox NFL Kickoff and regularly appeared on The Herd with Colin Cowherd and The Dan Patrick Show. 

In April 2025, Schrager made a high-profile move to ESPN, signing a multi-year deal to appear across the network’s flagship programming. He hosts The Season with Peter Schrager podcast on iHeartPodcasts and contributes to ESPN Radio and ESPN.com.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Peter Schrager
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1982-04-20
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2004
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $500,000–$1,500,000

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

First Take on ESPN
First Take
ESPN's Get Up!
Get Up!
Good Morning Football
Good Morning Football

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Erica Tracey Hirshfeld from 2013 to ( An executive producer at Trollback + Company)

    Education

    Educational background and qualifications

    • Freehold Township High School, Freehold Township, New Jersey
    • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University

    Net Worth & Income

    Income sources, net worth, and properties.

    • Primary income from a multi-year ESPN contract as an NFL analyst and contributor to ESPN Radio and ESPN.com.
    • Previously earned income from Fox Sports and the NFL Network over nearly two decades.
    • Book royalties from Out of the Blue (2012) and Strength of a Champion (2013).
    • He hosts The Season with Peter Schrager podcast on iHeartPodcasts.

    Awards

    Awards & recognition

    • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Studio Show – Weekly (shared with Inside the NFL team, Showtime, 2013)
    • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Morning Show (shared with Good Morning Football cast, 2022)