Tebow signs multi-year extension with ESPN, SEC Network
Don't panic, New York Mets fans, Tim Tebow isn't giving up on his baseball career quite yet.
The 29-year-old has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with ESPN and will continue to work for SEC Network as part of its travelling pregame show, the network announced on Monday, according to Sports Illustrated.
"Over the last three years ESPN and the SEC Nation crew have become like family," Tebow said in a statement. "I love the passion that SEC fans bring to our set every Saturday morning and I look forward to continuing to share my own love of the game with fans on ESPN and SEC Network."
Tebow joined ESPN as a college football analyst in December 2013 while he was still playing in the NFL with the New England Patriots. Comparable to then, Tebow will still be allowed to pursue his baseball career and remain with both networks.
The former Heisman Trophy winner was signed to a minor-league deal by the Mets in late 2016. After making a few appearances with the club in spring training, Tebow was demoted to the Single-A Columbia Fireflies.
He's hit .242/.330/.363 in 26 games this season, including two home runs and nine RBIs.