Mike Kaye is a tenacious reporter and storyteller who joined ESPN in 2026 after four years of covering the Carolina Panthers at The Charlotte Observer.
While at The Charlotte Observer, Mike received Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) honors in podcasting and event coverage. His column and feature writing were honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA).
Prior to his time in Charlotte, Mike was a national NFL reporter at Pro Football Network, an Eagles reporter at NJ Advance Media and a Jaguars reporter at First Coast News.
Mike is a graduate of the University of North Florida. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, Ariel, and their two sons, Brent and Reece.