Víctor Cruz joins ESPN as an NFL analyst

Former New York Giants wide receiver Víctor Cruz is joining ESPN as an NFL analyst. The Super Bowl champion officially announced his NFL retirement and his new ESPN role today in a video on UNINTERRUPTED.

A seven-year NFL veteran and a 2012 Pro Bowl selection, Cruz will contribute to NFL Live, Get Up!, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio and other ESPN platforms year-round. He will make his ESPN debut Wednesday (August 22) during the 9am ET hour on both Get Up! and SportsCenter.

“As I officially close one chapter of my life and begin another, I could not be more thrilled to join another championship team at ESPN. I’m excited to get started and share my insight and analysis with the viewers and fans of the NFL,” said Cruz.

“Victor is passionate about the NFL, and we’ve long been impressed with his ability to connect and engage with fans. He has a deep knowledge of the game and experience playing at the highest levels, so we expect him to be an impactful voice,” adds Seth Markman, ESPN’s senior coordinating producer, NFL studio shows.