Edwards joins ESPN as NFL analyst

NEW YORK — Herm Edwards is moving from the sideline to the studio.

Fired as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs last Friday, Edwards joined ESPN as an analyst, the network announced Thursday. He will appear on several ESPN television and radio programs starting next month.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to join the ESPN team and offer my insight as a former player and head coach,” Edwards said in a statement. “I’m going to be truthful with my opinions on all the issues that take place on and off the field of play.”

Edwards, who worked briefly at ESPN last offseason as a guest analyst, was fired after the worst two-year span in Chiefs history. He went 15-33 in three years with the Chiefs after going 41-44, including three playoff appearances, with the New York Jets from 2001-05.

“Herm is well-liked and highly respected throughout the league, and his insights and opinions as a former coach will make a tremendous addition to our year-round NFL coverage,” ESPN executive vice president of production Norby Williamson said.

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