Chris Berman is out as the lead face and voice of ESPN's NFL TV shows after 31 years.
The 61-year-old Berman will step down as host of ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," "Monday Night Countdown" and "NFL Primetime" after Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5, ESPN announced Thursday.
Berman, who joined ESPN in 1979, will also step down as host of ESPN's NFL Draft and MLB Home Run Derby coverage.
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Berman's contract was up after this NFL season.
He will remain with ESPN in a reduced role under a new multi-year contract extension, according to reports.