The NFL Network’s Rich Eisen is returning to ESPN after more than two decades, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. Eisen’s show, per The New York Times, will be licensed by ESPN, giving him ownership and creative control. This, per the report, is similar to Pat McAfee’s agreement with ESPN.

After more than two decades away from ESPN, Rich Eisen is coming home to the network where he put his name out there to millions of fans and became a sports media superstar. RELATED: NBA legend Michael Jordan to join NBC Sports coverage The NFL Network host reportedly is returning to ESPN in a role that could see his radio show and NFL coverage carry over to the Bristol,

According to a report from The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, the 55-year-old Eisen will debut “The Rich Eisen Show” on ESPN in the fall. He noted that the program will be licensed by the network and Eisen is "expected to maintain ownership and editorial control."