Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has had to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Regardless, this has not prevented him from flexing his star power off the field.
ESPN announced that Wilson will be hosting this year's ESPYs alongside Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird and soccer star Megan Rapoinoe:
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over the two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN.
The trio of Seattle superstars will be hosting the remote event from their homes. The gig will give Russell Wilson a chance to show off his more humorous side as only the second NFL quarterback to ever host the event since Peyton Manning did it back in 2017.
Of course, it is safe to assume that Wilson will have some help from his wife and singer/songwriter Ciara. Meanwhile, Bird and Rapinoe currently share a home as partners making it much more convenient for both sides.
The restrictions placed in response to the ongoing pandemic has forced some rather notable changes to the event. Rather than acceptance speeches, ESPN plans on emphasizing the real-time reaction to the announced winners. Among the notable awards that will be given out are the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, the Pat Tillman Award for Service and Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
There is certainly no shortage of material for Wilson to work with given what has transpired in the world of sports over the last year. It will be interesting to see how he fares in his monologue.
Follow Us
Subscribe