ESPN promotes Molly McGrath to a new role within its NFL coverage, according to multiple reports. McGrath is set to work from the NFL sidelines, reporting on NFL Network games. She will also serve as the top fill-in host for ESPN’s “NFL Live,” taking over hosting duties when the primary host is unavailable. The move is tied to ESPN’s expanded NFL presentation as it prepares for the network’s first Super Bowl, with ESPN positioning McGrath for prominent coverage responsibilities around NFL games. Both outlets describe the promotion as an assignment that combines on-site game reporting with studio hosting duties for the NFL-focused show. The reports do not provide additional details about start dates, schedule frequency for “NFL Live” fill-ins, or changes to other on-air personnel. Overall, the agreement across sources is that ESPN is elevating McGrath’s presence in its NFL lineup through sideline reporting for NFL Network broadcasts and a lead role as a substitute host for “NFL Live.”