Retired NFL CB Jason McCourty joins NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football'

Shortly after it was learned last Friday that veteran cornerback Jason McCourty had decided to retire as an active player, it was reported that he was a favorite to replace Nate Burleson on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" show. Burleson joined "CBS This Morning" last summer. 

The league confirmed on Thursday that McCourty has, indeed, been added to the "Good Morning Football" lineup. McCourty, who reportedly impressed during a recent NFL broadcasting bootcamp, will join Peter Schrager, Kyle Brandt, Will Selva and new host Jamie Erdahl beginning Monday.

"I'm fired up to join the team at NFL Network because it enables me to step out of one locker room and into another," McCourty said for the media release. "Being able to team up with Jamie, Peter, Kyle and Will gives me new teammates with the common goal of adding to the success of 'Good Morning Football.' I look forward to the early mornings, great debates, laughter, and talking about the game I fell in love with. I know it will be a fun ride filled with fascinating guests and incredible segments. I will take full advantage of learning from my awesome co-hosts and production team. 

"I'm excited to bring an inside perspective of what it's like to be an NFL player. I've had the pleasure to experience it all in the NFL, from being drafted at the end of the sixth round, to being cut, then traded and finally retiring. I've endured seasons of 0-16 to hoisting a Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIII. 'Good Morning Football' now gives me the platform to share those experiences and lessons with fans all over the world."

McCourty retired a one-time Super Bowl champion and played for the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins during his 13-year NFL career.