ESPN Parts Ways With 15-Year Analyst After Recent Talent Shakeup
Summary
Damien Woody, a former NFL player and longtime NFL analyst for ESPN, will leave the network after 15 years because his contract was not renewed. He will continue to appear on ESPN broadcasts through the end of the month and is open to new opportunities in sports media.Key Facts
- Damien Woody played 12 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for teams like the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets.
- Woody worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN since 2011, appearing on shows such as "Get Up," "First Take," and "SportsCenter."
- ESPN decided not to renew Woody’s contract, making him part of recent layoffs affecting several sports analysts.
- Woody will still appear on ESPN for the rest of the month, including a scheduled broadcast on Thursday.
- Other notable ESPN personalities recently laid off include Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero, and Cam Newton.
- Woody reportedly earned a seven-figure salary during his time at ESPN.
- FS1 tried to recruit Woody years ago but he stayed with ESPN after receiving a large raise.
- Woody expressed a positive outlook and interest in continuing his career discussing football.
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