ESPN Layoffs: A List of Those Who Have Said They Are Out [Updating]

After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) April 26, 2017

Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go "all in" 5 years ago. Bummed it ended in 3 minutes

— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 26, 2017

Laid off by ESPN today.Although sad cause I loved my job, mostly filled w/gratitude & appreciation for the 9 years #GreatFriendsAndTeammates

— Trent Dilfer (@DilfersDimes) April 26, 2017

An update on my situation: pic.twitter.com/ktnoLHDTZH

— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) April 27, 2017

Staying on the NFL Draft as my last assignment. Grateful for 3 years at ESPN. My colleagues became best friends & I'll cherish that the most pic.twitter.com/YHZeutahTS

— Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry) April 27, 2017

Hoped to make ESPN viewers smarter, take them behind curtain of sports biz/law, for 6 years. Chapter ends, more ahead. Grateful to so many. pic.twitter.com/Jb6o1JqeTV

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) May 1, 2017

My time with ESPN has come to an end due layoffs...

Read: https://t.co/diNnXVrxG5

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) May 1, 2017

After 13 wonderful years at ESPN, I’m proud that this feature on @ATLUTD wound up being my final piece: https://t.co/JOpL8Jcvyq

— Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre) April 27, 2017

Informed I'm among ESPN's layoffs. But basketball, as they say, never stops. To readers/viewers/listeners/countless colleagues ... grateful

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 28, 2017

The excellent reporter @sdelsohnespn reached out to say his ESPN contract is not being renewed. A quality journo.

— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) April 27, 2017

It was rough day being part of ESPN's layoffs but I had a remarkable career there, covering sports on six continents. Will miss it deeply.

— Jim Caple (@jimcaple) April 27, 2017

Working at ESPN was a dream, grateful to have lived it. Now time to reach the next one. Thanks to so many. Got to work with some of the best

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 26, 2017

Proud of my time at ESPN-Proud of the great ppl there & those like me w a future elsewhere-Proud to soon be mom of 3 w a bright career ahead pic.twitter.com/ABhgJQkQ9f

— Jade McCarthy (@JadeMcCarthy) April 26, 2017

I was only at ESPN for 4 years, but they were some of the best of my career. Thanks to all of the fans and to my entire SportsCenterAM crew. pic.twitter.com/gxKuUh13ck

— Jaymee Sire (@jaymee) April 26, 2017

Somewhere sports bettors cheer and somewhere dirty cops get payoffs
but there's no joy in ViewFromVegas Nation -- I'm among the ESPN layoffs

— Dave Tuley (@ViewFromVegas) April 26, 2017

Today was my last day on air at ESPN Radio. On to the next...I'll let everyone know what that is when I do. pic.twitter.com/1wTnGfRVcW

— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) April 26, 2017

Time to go. Thanks to ESPN for allowing me to be their legal analyst for 13 years. Made great friends and have wonderful memories.

— Roger Cossack (@RogerCossack) April 26, 2017

I had a great 6+ years at ESPN, but it's over. I will badly miss all the talented folks there, many of whom I call dear friends. #Onward

— Ashley Fox (@AshleyFoxESPN) April 26, 2017

After 14 wonderful years my time at espn is over. From Cold Pizza to First Take to SC I made more friends than I can name. Forever grateful! pic.twitter.com/WNkUGuXeVl

— Jay Crawford (@JaycrawfordCLE) April 26, 2017

For 17 yrs I've had a dream job covering baseball for ESPN. Today is my last day. Thanks to all the great people at ESPN, MLB & all of you!

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) April 26, 2017

Add me to the list. Just got the 'call.' I've been informed my contract will not be renewed at ESPN.

— Dana O'Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) April 26, 2017

After 5 great years, I’ve been laid off by ESPN. It was a tremendous opportunity & I enjoyed working w/a lot of really, really good people

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) April 26, 2017

Like many others, I got the call today from ESPN that today would be my last with them. A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG

— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) April 26, 2017

Started at ESPN in 2008, but my tenure ended today. Worked w/ some great folks who are now friends. Onward to new challenges.

— Ted Miller (@TedMillerRK) April 26, 2017

Some personal news pic.twitter.com/jLvoHel3Iv

— David Ching (@davidching77) April 26, 2017

Landed in Madrid. Turned on phone 1st time all vacation. Got texts asking if job was safe. Found out it was not. Enjoyed my 4 years, ESPN.

— C.L. Brown (@clbrownhoops) April 26, 2017

Anyway, that story means even more because of everything that is happening at ESPN today. These cuts are extensive and gut-wrenching.

— Jane McManus (@janesports) April 26, 2017

So, I am no longer with ESPN, as of today. I want to thank all the great people I've worked with and, of course, the readers + listeners

— Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) April 26, 2017

I feel blessed & privileged to have worked @ESPN and most importantly work w/ so many great people.Thank you. I look forward to what's next

— Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) April 26, 2017

Sorry to get the call from ESPN this a.m., but grateful for my eight years there and trying to positively look ahead.

— Melissa Isaacson (@mkisaacson) April 26, 2017

I just found out I'm among the layoffs at ESPN today. Enjoyed my eight years there immensely. Looking forward to what's next.

— Johnette Howard (@JohnetteHoward) April 26, 2017

I got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. I've been unbelievably fortunate. Better days ahead.

— Max Olson (@max_olson) April 26, 2017

After 5 incredible years, I was laid off today by ESPN. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity

— Derek Tyson (@DerekJTyson) April 26, 2017

Six years ago, made most difficult decision ever made leaving @Rivals to come to @ESPN. Even after being laid off today, I don’t regret it.

— Jeremy Crabtree KMBC (@jeremycrabtree) April 26, 2017

It's ironic ESPN laid me off the same day as my first partner on the cowboys @Edwerderespn. I haven't been a FA in forever. This shud be fun

— Jean-Jacques Taylor (@JJT_Journalist) April 26, 2017

No longer at ESPN. Thank you to everyone who read and supported me throughout my 9 years there. Means more than you can know.

— Justin Verrier (@JustinVerrier) April 26, 2017

After seven great years at ESPN I've been let go. Much respect to all the people.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 26, 2017

Sorry to get the call from ESPN this a.m., but grateful for my eight years there and trying to positively look ahead.

— Melissa Isaacson (@mkisaacson) April 26, 2017

Bad news morning. I loved every bit of my eight years at ESPN and will miss it, and so many friends and colleagues there, profoundly.

— Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) April 26, 2017

Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. #ESPNLayoff. For 21 yrs. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Adios Bristol!

— Len Elmore (@LenElmore) April 26, 2017

Well, I'm a free agent. I learned a lot in eight years with ESPN and benefitted from being around a lot of smart people

— Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) April 26, 2017

I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. Time to find out what's next. Will miss all the great people I worked with! #ToTheNextStep pic.twitter.com/ZIBHFvFZeJ

— Brendan Fitzgerald (@BrendanFitzTV) April 26, 2017

Like other colleagues, I've been informed I am no longer working for ESPN. This is a crummy day, but I'll never stop pursuing my passion.

— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) April 26, 2017

I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. Greatly enjoyed covering the B1G, and will immediately try to find a new challenge!

— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) April 26, 2017

Today's gonna suck for a lot of people at ESPN. It doesn't seem like too much to ask to remember that those people are in fact people.

— Mike L. Goodman (@TheM_L_G) April 26, 2017

After nearly eight years of covering the NHL, MLB and the NFL at ESPN, it's time for the next chapter in my career.

— Joe McDonald (@JoeyMacHockey) April 26, 2017

After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. I look forward to the next adventure.

— Scott Burnside (@OvertimeScottB) April 26, 2017

Well folks, as you can tell by my new Twitter handle, I was also among the cuts today at ESPN.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 26, 2017

Knew cuts were coming. Sad to say nine great years at ESPN end for me in July. Please stay tuned to @Midday180.

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 24, 2017

Like far too many other ESPN colleagues today, I’ve been laid off. Enjoyed nine great years here. Thanks for reading and following along.

— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) April 26, 2017

Rough day. Just learned I will no longer be covering the Dodgers. Enjoyed my 7 years at ESPN. On to the next chapter.

— Doug Padilla (@DougPadilla) April 26, 2017