# NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named the Next 'Bachelor' in Surprising Career Twist > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3356094 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 6 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 13, 2026, 9:45 AM · Read it: Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman is the new star of ABC's "The Bachelor." Here's what to know about the former Notre Dame standout, his NFL career and his surprising move into reality television ahead of Season 30. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 13, 2026, 8:33 AM: [Sam Hartman, Commanders backup QB, announced as 'The Bachelor']() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Hartman is taking on a new role after being a member of the Commanders' practice squad for two seasons. - Nov 13, 2026, 8:55 AM: [ABC announces Sam Hartman is The Bachelor]() — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States) A reality TV series is once again pulling from the NFL well. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:28 AM: [Former NFL QB Sam Hartman Named Season 30 Bachelor — But It’s Not His First Reality Show]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) The beloved staple returns in March for its thirtieth season of reality romance. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:45 AM: [NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named the Next 'Bachelor' in Surprising Career Twist]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman is the new star of ABC's "The Bachelor." Here's what to know about the former Notre Dame standout, his NFL career and his surprising move into reality television ahead of Season 30. - Nov 13, 2026, 10:55 AM: [How Can Sam Hartman Play in the NFL and Star as “The Bachelor”?]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Hartman, who was announced as the newest ‘Bachelor’ star on Friday, is currently signed to the Washington Commanders’ practice squad - Nov 13, 2026, 10:55 AM: [ABC announces Sam Hartman, a Commanders practice squad quarterback, as new 'Bachelor']() — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Sam Hartman, a good-looking Washington Commanders quarterback who has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game, will star in Season 30 of ABC’s “The Bachelor.”