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The Detroit Lions announced today the addition of former wide receiver Golden Tate to their preseason TV broadcast team as an analyst. Tate will join play-by-play announcer Jason Ross Jr., sideline reporter Dannie Rogers, producer Bart Fox, and director Bruce Treut.
Golden Tate, who had an illustrious college career at Notre Dame, spent 11 years in the NFL, including nearly five years with the Detroit Lions. He joined the Lions after winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013 and was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2014. During his tenure with the Lions from 2014 to 2017, Tate consistently ranked among the top receivers in league receptions. From 2015 to 2019, he led the league with 1,003 yards after catch, earning him the nickname "YAC King." Recently, Tate and his family moved from San Diego to Nashville.
"When I signed with the Lions 10 years ago, I remember being impressed with the vision of the organization, and now I'm blown away by it," said Tate. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the preseason broadcasts with Jason and Dannie to tell the stories of this Super Bowl-caliber group and share my experiences with the fans."
Ross Jr., entering his second season as a play-by-play announcer for the Lions' preseason games, is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University from Farmington Hills, Michigan. He also serves as a play-by-play announcer for Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Westwood One, and is one of the voices of Chicago Sky (WNBA). Rogers is in her fourth season as Detroit Lions team reporter and hails from Monroe, Michigan. She attended University of Michigan before working with University of Arizona football team and CBSN in Toledo.
"We're thrilled to welcome Golden Tate to our talented crew," said Carl Moll, Detroit Lions Director of Broadcasting. "His impressive experience as a player combined with his passion for the game will undoubtedly contribute to creating amazing game broadcasts as we head into another exciting season alongside Jason and Dannie."
The crew will broadcast three preseason games locally on Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK) and throughout the Detroit Lions Television Network:
- Aug. 8 vs. New York Giants
- Aug. 17 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Aug. 24 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
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