Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch is reporting that Keyshawn Johnson will not be returning to ESPN following the conclusion of his contract, which ends after this NFL season. Johnson has been a member of ESPN since 2007, working as an NFL analyst. He’s contributed to most of the network’s programs, and has been a featured member of the network’s highest profile football show “Sunday NFL Countdown“.
Johnson’s departure may not be the last to impact Countdown either. The agreements for Chris Berman and Mike Ditka are expected to expire following the 2016 NFL season.
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