Trent Dilfer says he's not leaving ESPN despite rumors to the contrary.

"A lot of stuff gets said that isn't true," Dilfer said. "I've been under contract with ESPN and I am still under contract with ESPN. I will be next year as well. I will be back, and in fact, doing more of an expanded role. It will be Monday Night Countdown and Sunday NFL Countdown. The Sunday morning thing is new for me. I'm excited to be working with the new guys, Matthew Hasselbeck, Charles Woodson -- and still working with Chris Berman."

That Dilfer and ESPN waited almost two months to deny that he was on the way out suggests that there were talks about his departure.