Stephen A. Smith will reportedly earn nearly $8 million per year as part of a new five-year contract with ESPN, according to the New York Post's Andrew Marchand.
The reported deal will make Smith ESPN's highest-paid sportscaster, passing Mike Greenberg's $6.5 million annual salary. Smith, 52, has a year left on his current contract. As part of the alleged new deal, the animated host will leave his ESPN Radio show next year.
Marchand reported earlier this year that Smith could see a raise "in the $8 million-to-$10 million range."
According to Marchand, Smith will continue hosting First Take while adding more appointment viewing opportunities on SportsCenter.