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Axed ESPN personality returns to network to host revived show that was removed from schedule

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It didn’t take long for ESPN to bring back a familiar face to thenetwork. Former SportsCenter anchor Stan Verrett announced that he is joining NFL Network to host the revived ‘NFL Total Access’ show. Stan Verrett announced that he is returning to ESPN Getty “Career news: Joining @nflnetwork for the return of “NFL Total Access” Tuesday-Friday 12pm-2pm eastern, beginning next week,” Verrett tweeted. “When I joined @espn in 2000, one of my goals was to be a part of its NFL coverage. Always enjoyed covering everything on @SportsCenter but pro football remained my passion. “Here we are all these years later, and I can’t wait to get started.” Several NFL media personalities, including NFL insider Adam Schefter, congratulated Verrett on his return. NFL Network, now under ESPN’s umbrella after their $3bn takeover in April , is bringing back the show two years after it was removed from the slate. The show will cover news and analysis from around the league, with regular appearances from Steve W

First report: Stan Verrett returns to ESPN orbit to host revived ‘NFL Total Access’ for NFL Network — awfulannouncing.com, 11d