- ESPN brought Brett Favre in to audition as Jon Gruden's replacement as a commentator for 'Monday Night Football,' but he failed his audition and is no longer a candidate for the role.
- Peyton Manning was also a top candidate for the role, but will not be taking it.
- Other possibilities for the job include Rex Ryan and a pair of current NFL tight ends.
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Brett Favre auditioned for 'Monday Night Football' and it reportedly did not go well
Favre was considered a possible replacement for Jon Gruden.
Brett Favre was considered a potential replacement for Jon Gruden in ESPN's "Monday Night Football" announcer's booth, but his audition bombed, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
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