NFL will release 2008 schedule Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET

By Mike Sando
ESPN.com

The NFL plans to announce its full 2008 schedule Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.
SportsCenter Special, 2 p.m. ET

When the NFL unveils all 32 team-by-team schedules on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET, watch all the expert analysis and discussion in a two-hour SportsCenter Special on ESPN.

The planned announcement, confirmed by the league in a news release Monday, will reveal dates, times and television schedules. Teams have known their opponents for months, thanks to the NFL's scheduling formula.

The league previously announced four nationally televised matchups for Week 1.

The Washington Redskins open the 2008 season when they visit the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants on Thursday, Sept. 4 (NBC, 7 p.m. ET). The Chicago Bears visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 7 (NBC, 8:15 p.m. ET) in a rematch of Super Bowl XLI.

ESPN's coverage begins with a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader Sept. 8. The Minnesota Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers in the first game at 7 p.m. ET. The Oakland Raiders then host the Denver Broncos in the second game at 10:15 p.m. ET.

Mike Sando covers the NFL for ESPN.com.