Maria Taylor in talks with ESPN rival NBC: report The ESPN reporter and anchor is reportedly being courted for "Football Night in America," Olympic coverage and "TODAY" ESPN host Maria Taylor has been making headlines recently, it hasn’t hurt her marketability. According to a report from ESPN rival While in negotiations to extend her deal at ESPN, where she is reportedly pondering a $3M a year deal, tripling her current salary, Taylor has potentially been offered the chance to host NBC’s high-rated Today Show. BREAKING: ESPN’s Maria Taylor is nearing a possible deal with rival NBC Sports, sources tell @MMcCarthyREV ⬇️https://t.co/l8jnheTlbl— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 14, 2021