Former Patriot Rob Ninkovich joins ESPN as NFL analyst

Ninko gets his first big gig outside of football, becoming an NFL analyst for ESPN.

Former New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich has been hired by ESPN to be an NFL analyst, according to the company.

ESPN welcomes Rob Ninkovich to its #NFL analyst team.

🏈 https://t.co/5zxjVY4anr

The 2x Super Bowl champ will be on @SportsCenter live from @Patriots camp this Saturday. pic.twitter.com/80MFLyQHRW

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 23, 2019

Ninkovich will appear on "SportsCenter", "NFL Live", ESPN Radio, among other shows that the company hosts. 

“I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to work for ESPN,” said Ninkovich in an ESPN press release. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge of the game and expressing my passion for football in the next chapter of my professional career.”

The former defensive end spent eight years with the Patriots, recording 475 tackles, 55 tackles for loss and 46 sacks.