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New York Post
· collected 2026-09-18 · by Thomas L. Murray
Pat McAfee, an influential host of "The Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN, may face scrutiny for smoking or vaping on air recently, as he has a history of such behavior and was seen using a vape pen during his show before the NFL Draft. This incident comes at a critical time, just three months after reports surfaced that McAfee had agreed to a new deal with ESPN worth over $60 million per year, though it hasn't been officially confirmed yet. The article highlights McAfee's growing influence and role expansion at ESPN despite controversies surrounding his conduct on air.
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Pat McAfee, known for his controversial stunts during broadcasts, was recently caught on camera attempting to extinguish a lit item on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show". This incident comes three months after reports surfaced that ESPN agreed to pay McAfee over $60 million per year in a new deal. Although the exact terms of this contract have not been officially announced, it is clear that McAfee has become a significant and polarizing figure for ESPN, appearing on multiple shows including “College GameDay” and “Monday Night Countdown.” Despite his growing presence at the network, McAfee’s recent actions could jeopardize his lucrative deal, as he previously drew scrutiny for using a vape pen during an NFL draft episode in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Pat McAfee might want to think twice about what he does on his show.
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he → want → show
During Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” a short eight-second clip emerged on social media of McAfee attempting to put out a lit item.
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McAfee → emerge → item
It’s unknown what McAfee was putting out, but the item was placed into an ashtray and was followed by smoke rising out of it.
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item → ’ → it
If McAfee was smoking, it wouldn’t be the first time he’s done this on set, as he was spotted taking a hit from a vape pen during his set of the “Draft Spectacular,” which took place before the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis.
McAfee has also spoken about his love for marijuana on the “All the Smoke” podcast.
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McAfee → smoke → podcast
The news of McAfee putting out a lit item comes three months after it was reported by The Athletic that he and ESPN agreed to a new deal that would pay him over $60 million per year.
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that → put → year
The two sides still have yet to make the deal official.
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deal → have → ?
McAfee’s looming deal with ESPN came during a time over the summer when the company had a mass layoff that included Ryan Clark, Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo and Karl Ravech.
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that → loom → Clark
McAfee has become a polarizing figure for ESPN, as his face has started to appear on multiple shows on the network’s platform, including “College GameDay,” and a new expanded role serving as an analyst alongside Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and Jason McCourty on “Monday Night Countdown,” hosted by Scott Van Pelt.
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face → become → Pelt
The show will also feature Kurt Warner, who is expected to make a few appearances throughout the season.
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who → feature → season
The “Pat McAfee Show” originally began in February 2017 and officially debuted on ESPN in September 2023.
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Show → begin → September
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