ESPN's Laura Rutledge Wows Fans With 'NFL Live' Outfit
This week is turning out to be a pretty memorable one for ESPN host and reporter Laura Rutledge.
Rutledge started her ESPN career in 2014 as a SEC reporter. She was eventually named the host of "NFL Live" in June 2020. While she'll continue to host that show during the 2025 season, she'll also have to carve out time in her schedule for an elevated role on "Monday Night Football."
It was reported on Tuesday that Rutledge will join Troy Aikman, Joe Buck and Lisa Salters for every "Monday Night Football" game this season.
"Rutledge, now a two-time Emmy recipient as the host of NFL Live and reporting for SEC on ABC, has joined Buck, Aikman and Salters for marquee MNF regular season games and ESPN's Wild Card and Divisional playoff games for the past few seasons, sharing the sidelines with Salters more than a dozen times," ESPN's press release states. "In those same seasons, Rutledge was the sideline reporter with Fowler, Orlovsky, and Riddick for select MNF dual game weeks. This season, in addition to appearing on MNF each week, fans will continue to see Rutledge host NFL Live and SEC Nation on Saturday mornings."
Instead of celebrating her promotion, Rutledge showed love to her "Monday Night Football" teammates.
"Congratulations to Lisa who continues to set the standard in our business. Class, talent and professionalism personified," Rutledge wrote on X. "So excited for you two, Katie George and Peter Schrager."
Just a few hours after landing this promotion, Rutledge hopped on the set of "NFL Live" to conduct her usual role. She wore a dress that clearly grabbed people's attention.
"Goodness, Laura. You look amazing," one fan wrote on X.
"Wow, Laura. Also congrats on the MNF gig," another fan said.
"Ok Laura has definitely been in the gym. Great job," a third fan commented.
It's safe to say Rutledge is a fan favorite at ESPN.
Football fans will get to see plenty of Rutledge this fall due to her roles on "NFL Live" and "Monday Night Football."
The NFL season officially begins on Sept. 4 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys.
ESPN's Laura Rutledge Wows Fans With 'NFL Live' Outfit first appeared on The Spun on Aug 13, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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