FORMER Pro Bowler Randall Cobb is embarking on a new career.
Having recently played for the New York Jets in 2023, the 33-year-old Cobb is expected to trade in cleats for a microphone.
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ESPN announced on Thursday that the former Green Bay Packers wide receiver will join the SEC Network in 2024.
Cobb will serve as a studio analyst, appearing on SEC Now throughout the fall.
Along with this, Cobb will also co-host Out of Pocket presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors with Alyssa Lang.
“I am extremely excited to return home to the SEC in this new role,” Cobb said in a statement. Press release.
“The level of greatness this conference delivers year after year is unparalleled – I can’t wait to return to the conference family with this SEC Network team.”
He made his on-air debut Thursday during SEC Now’s coverage of the 2024 Kickoff Media Day.
The news of Cobb’s addition went down a storm among X fans.
“I loved it! Great addition!” said one spectator.
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“Good choice ESPN! Great guy!” he commented for a second.
“That’s great news! Definitely one of the most versatile players ever in the SEC,” added another.
Cobb later added Xpossibly in response to suggestions that he had retired from the NFL, “I haven’t officially retired, but I’m excited about this new opportunity!”
His announcement that the door remains open for a new NFL gig comes as training camps across the country begin.
Cobb spent last season as a member of the Jets reuniting him with his longtime teammate and close friend from the Packers Aaron Rodgers.
However, Rodgers’ season-ending injury in Week 1 meant that Cobb spent the season playing alongside quarterbacks Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian and Tim Boyle.
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August 1 – Hall of Fame Game – Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears
August 8th – start of pre-season
August 27 – Deadline for 53-player rosters
September 1st – Last day of pre-season
September 5th – season opener – Baltimore Ravens x Kansas City Chiefs
November 5th – Negotiation deadline
January 5th – Week 18 of the regular season
January 11th – start of playoffs
February 9 – Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana
In 11 games, one of which he started, Cobb finished with just 39 yards and one touchdown.
Originally drafted by the Packers 64th overall out of Kentucky in 2011, Cobb spent 10 seasons in two stints in Green Bay.
He also suited up for the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys.
Cobb’s best season came in 2014, when he racked up 1,287 yards and 12 touchdowns.
To date, Cobb has accumulated 7,624 yards and 54 scores in 166 games.
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