What Happened to Jennifer Sheryl Dell-Middlebrooks?

Jenny Dell, born Jennifer Sheryl Dell on July 26, 1986, has established herself as a respected figure in sports broadcasting over more than a decade. Her career began after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2008 with a degree in Sport Management and Hospitality and Tourism Management. She started as a production assistant at ESPN, contributing to coverage of the NBA, MLB, and NFL, and later became an on-air reporter for ESPN.com, covering Super Bowls XLIV and XLV.

Dell rose to prominence during her tenure at the New England Sports Network (NESN) from 2012 to 2014, where she was a popular reporter covering the Boston Red Sox. Her time at NESN included being the lead reporter for the team's 2013 World Series Championship season. A significant turning point in her career came in 2014 when she publicly announced her relationship with then-Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks, leading to her departure from NESN due to conflict of interest concerns. Shortly after, in June 2014, Dell joined CBS Sports as an NFL sideline reporter, marking her transition to national sports coverage.

At CBS, Dell's career has flourished. She initially served as a sideline reporter for 'The NFL on CBS' and later became the lead college football reporter for CBS Sports Network in 2015. From 2016 to 2021, she also co-hosted the food show 'Campus Eats' on the Big Ten Network, showcasing her versatility beyond traditional sports reporting. In July 2022, CBS Sports elevated Dell to the prestigious role of lead college football reporter for the CBS Television Network, teaming her with veteran broadcasters Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson for the network's top game each week, including the Big Ten on CBS.

As of 2026, Dell remains a cornerstone of CBS Sports' coverage. She continues her role as lead college football reporter and anchors coverage on CBS Sports HQ. In April 2026, she was assigned to cover the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. A significant new development in 2026 is her role as the host of the WNBA Tip-Off Show on CBS, which will precede 20 WNBA games airing on CBS and Paramount+ starting in May 2026. This role sees her working alongside WNBA Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie and former WNBA star Renee Montgomery. Personally, Jenny Dell married Will Middlebrooks in February 2016, and they have two daughters, born in October 2018 and December 2019. Her husband, Will Middlebrooks, is also active in sports media, serving as a Red Sox analyst for NESN and a baseball analyst for CBS Sports HQ.