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Report: ESPN might sign Michael Irvin to spar with Stephen A. Smith on 'First Take'

Max Kellerman is out.

ESPN needs fresh talent to shout opposite Stephen A. Smith on the network's morning ode to its "embrace debate" mantra "First Take."

Insert Michael Irvin. Reportedly. Maybe.

Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy reported on Tuesday that ESPN is "considering bringing on Michael Irvin" and is engaged in talks with the Hall of Fame receiver that are "not finalized." If talks bear fruit, Irvin would join Smith once a week on Mondays to presumably shout about the previous day's NFL happenings.

ESPN is reportedly looking to amp of the volume as it embraces debate.