The NFL Network has become a powerhouse for female talent in sports media, showcasing women who bring infectious energy, sharp analysis, and insider knowledge to football coverage.
These hosts are redefining the face of NFL broadcasting in 2025 through flagship shows like Good Morning Football, sideline reporting, and game-day breakdowns.
The network features full-time hosts and contributors; here are the top all-female hosts making an impact.
1. Jamie Erdahl
- Current Shows: Host of Good Morning Football
- Previous Jobs: FOX Sports (Big Ten Network sideline reporter); CBS Sports.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Mass Communications (American University).
- Ethnicity: Caucasian American.
- Partner: Married to former Twins pitcher Carlo Cota; two children.
Jamie Erdahl is one of the leading studio hosts at NFL Network. She took over her current role after Kay Adam’s departure and has since become a central figure in the network’s daily coverage.
Before joining the NFL Network, she worked with CBS Sports, where she covered NCAA basketball, the NFL, and college football.
Her poised delivery and deep knowledge of football have made her a staple, especially in all-women GMF casts that have celebrated female voices in the sport.
2. Colleen Wolfe
- Current Shows: Host of NFL GameDay Kickoff, Power Rankings, and live Super Bowl/Draft coverage.
- Previous Jobs: FOX 29 Philadelphia, Comcast SportsNet, Sports Radio 94 WIP.
- Education: Drexel University alumna.
- Ethnicity: Caucasian American
- Partner: Married to John Wolfe
Colleen Wolffe is best known for NFL GameDay GoodMorning, NFL GameDay Kickoff, and various digital shows.
She started off her career as a production assistant before transitioning into on-air roles.
3. Cynthia Frelund
- Current Shows: Analytics expert on Good Morning Football and all-female specials; regular contributor to NFL Network analysis.
- Previous Jobs: NFL Films producer; ESPN.
- Education: Master of Science in Predictive Analytics (Northwestern University), Bachelor of Science in Biology( Boston College).
- Ethnicity: Caucasian American.
Cynthia Frelund revolutionised NFL coverage with data-driven breakdowns, starring in the 2025 all-female GMF lineup alongside Erdahl.
She hosts and appears on multiple NFL Network shows, providing advanced statistical insights informed by her background in predictive analytics, economics, and finance.
4. Jane Slater
- Current Shows: NFL Network reporter; co-host on Good Morning Football all-female episodes.
- Previous Jobs: Dallas Cowboys reporter
- Education: Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism and Government (University of Texas)
- Ethnicity: Caucasian American.
Jane Slater is known for her calm on-air presence, authoritative reporting, and ability to break major league stories.
She regularly appears across NFL Network programming, including NFL Total Access, Good Morning Football, and breaking news segments throughout the season.
Jane’s Cowboys beat expertise and on-field reporting shine in collaborative formats like the June 2025 specials.
5. Sara Walsh
- Shows: Host/reporter for live events and bulletins
- Previous: SEC Network, ESPN.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication( University of North Florida)
- Ethnicity: Caucasian American.
- Partner: Matt Busschmann
Sarah Walsh serves as a sideline reporter and host on NFL Network. Before joining the Network, she previously worked with ESPN.
She also worked as a Washington Football Team reporter and weekend sports anchor at WUSA. She is known for her polished experience and skills covering major events beyond football.
6. Heidi Watney
- Shows: Host/reporter
- Previous: MLB Network, NESN.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies (University of San Diego).
- Ethnicity: Caucasian American.
- Partner: Mike Wickman
Heidi Watney joined the NFL Network as a host cum reporter in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of San Diego, where she was a National Merit Scholar.
Further, she began her broadcasting career in regional television before moving to the New England Sports Network (NESN) in 2008, where she served as a field reporter covering the Boston Red Sox and hosted related shows.
She then joined MLB Network in 2012, where she spent about nine years, including hosting Quick Pitch and other studio shows.