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Who is CBS This Morning’s co-host Nate Burleson?

DURING This Morning's major 2021 shift, Nate Burleson was added as a co-host.

On August 11, 2021, CBS This Morning announced Burleson would be joining Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil on the TV show.

Nate Burleson, co-host of CBS This Morning, played 11 seasons in the NFL
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Nate Burleson, co-host of CBS This Morning, played 11 seasons in the NFLCredit: AP

Who is CBS This Morning's co-host Nate Burleson and what is his net worth?

Born in Calgary, Alberta, , Burleson is a football commentator and former wide receiver.

The 41-year-old played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack and was drafted into the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 Draft.

Burleson spent 11 years in the league, which included stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions.

Burleson owns the Seahawks team record for most punt return yards in a single season (2007), as well as career punt return yards.

After his retirement, Burleson went into sports commentating, where he works with CBS as a studio analyst on The NFL Today.

He was also a co-host on Good Morning Football on the NFL Network before saying goodbye in August 2021 to join CBS This Morning.

According to , Burleson's reportedly stands at $12million.

Per the outlet, Burleson reportedly earned an annual $2.7million salary for his work as a football commentator for CBS Sports and the NFL Network.

Burleson's salary on This Morning is unknown at this time.

When did Nate Burleson make his CBS This Morning debut?

On September 7, 2021, Burleson joined the round table alongside King and Dokoupil as he made his debut on This Morning.

Anthony Mason, who has co-hosted the show since 2019, shifted to a role as a reporter on culture while Burleson took over the co-hosting duties.

Despite the new gig, Burleson continues as an analyst on The NFL Today.

Nate Burleson made his debut on CBS This Morning on September 7, 2021
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Nate Burleson made his debut on CBS This Morning on September 7, 2021Credit: Getty

This Morning aired a slideshow of Burleson's friends and family wishing the former NFL star good luck on his new venture during his debut on the show.

Is Nate Burleson hosting the Kids' Choice Awards?

Burleson is hosting the Kids' Choice Awards 2023 alongside TikTok star Charli D'Amelio.

The event begins on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 7pm EST on Nickelodeon.

It takes place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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